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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,889.53, 19,333.89 and 3,655.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,889.53, 19,333.89 and 3,655.53 is: 5,483.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,889.53 : 19,333.89 = 3,655.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,889.53/19,333.89 = 3,655.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,889.53x = 19,333.89 × 3,655.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,889.53x = 70,675,614.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,675,614.91/12,889.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,483.18

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