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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,917.73, 19,374.03 and 3,555.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,917.73, 19,374.03 and 3,555.33 is: 5,332.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,917.73 : 19,374.03 = 3,555.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,917.73/19,374.03 = 3,555.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,917.73x = 19,374.03 × 3,555.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,917.73x = 68,881,070.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,881,070.08/12,917.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,332.29

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