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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,322.40, 19,983.60 and 8,332.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,322.40, 19,983.60 and 8,332.80 is: 12,499.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,322.40 : 19,983.60 = 8,332.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,322.40/19,983.60 = 8,332.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,322.40x = 19,983.60 × 8,332.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,322.40x = 166,519,342.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,519,342.08/13,322.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,499.20

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