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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,359.91, 19,997.94 and 8,908.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,359.91, 19,997.94 and 8,908.82 is: 13,335.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,359.91 : 19,997.94 = 8,908.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,359.91/19,997.94 = 8,908.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,359.91x = 19,997.94 × 8,908.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,359.91x = 178,158,047.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,158,047.83/13,359.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,335.28

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