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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,019.67, 19,529.55 and 3,158.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,019.67, 19,529.55 and 3,158.93 is: 4,738.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,019.67 : 19,529.55 = 3,158.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,019.67/19,529.55 = 3,158.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,019.67x = 19,529.55 × 3,158.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,019.67x = 61,692,530.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,692,530.21/13,019.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,738.41

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