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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,023.43, 19,535.15 and 3,162.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,023.43, 19,535.15 and 3,162.71 is: 4,744.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,023.43 : 19,535.15 = 3,162.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,023.43/19,535.15 = 3,162.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,023.43x = 19,535.15 × 3,162.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,023.43x = 61,784,071.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,784,071.00/13,023.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,744.07

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