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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,022.61, 19,533.92 and 3,161.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,022.61, 19,533.92 and 3,161.90 is: 4,742.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,022.61 : 19,533.92 = 3,161.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,022.61/19,533.92 = 3,161.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,022.61x = 19,533.92 × 3,161.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,022.61x = 61,764,188.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,764,188.17/13,022.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,742.84

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