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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,015.78, 19,521.32 and 3,653.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,015.78, 19,521.32 and 3,653.50 is: 5,479.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,015.78 : 19,521.32 = 3,653.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,015.78/19,521.32 = 3,653.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,015.78x = 19,521.32 × 3,653.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,015.78x = 71,321,075.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,321,075.55/13,015.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,479.59

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