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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,007.40, 19,511.04 and 4,242.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,007.40, 19,511.04 and 4,242.30 is: 6,363.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,007.40 : 19,511.04 = 4,242.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,007.40/19,511.04 = 4,242.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,007.40x = 19,511.04 × 4,242.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,007.40x = 82,771,684.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,771,684.99/13,007.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,363.43

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