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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,788.80, 19,027.68 and 8,198.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,788.80, 19,027.68 and 8,198.72 is: 11,313.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,788.80 : 19,027.68 = 8,198.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,788.80/19,027.68 = 8,198.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,788.80x = 19,027.68 × 8,198.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,788.80x = 156,002,620.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,002,620.57/13,788.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,313.72

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