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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,835.52, 19,253.96 and 3,602.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,835.52, 19,253.96 and 3,602.24 is: 5,403.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,835.52 : 19,253.96 = 3,602.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,835.52/19,253.96 = 3,602.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,835.52x = 19,253.96 × 3,602.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,835.52x = 69,357,384.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,357,384.87/12,835.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,403.55

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