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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,022.69, 19,533.88 and 3,161.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,022.69, 19,533.88 and 3,161.96 is: 4,742.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,022.69 : 19,533.88 = 3,161.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,022.69/19,533.88 = 3,161.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,022.69x = 19,533.88 × 3,161.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,022.69x = 61,765,326.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,765,326.74/13,022.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,742.90

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