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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,017.88, 19,526.86 and 6,097.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,017.88, 19,526.86 and 6,097.24 is: 9,145.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,017.88 : 19,526.86 = 6,097.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,017.88/19,526.86 = 6,097.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,017.88x = 19,526.86 × 6,097.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,017.88x = 119,059,951.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,059,951.87/13,017.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,145.88

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