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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,011.88, 19,517.77 and 3,151.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,011.88, 19,517.77 and 3,151.15 is: 4,726.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,011.88 : 19,517.77 = 3,151.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,011.88/19,517.77 = 3,151.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,011.88x = 19,517.77 × 3,151.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,011.88x = 61,503,420.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,503,420.94/13,011.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,726.71

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