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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,332.67, 19,996.98 and 8,387.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,332.67, 19,996.98 and 8,387.22 is: 12,579.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,332.67 : 19,996.98 = 8,387.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,332.67/19,996.98 = 8,387.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,332.67x = 19,996.98 × 8,387.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,332.67x = 167,719,070.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,719,070.60/13,332.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,579.56

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