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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,023.78, 19,533.51 and 4,702.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,023.78, 19,533.51 and 4,702.20 is: 7,052.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,023.78 : 19,533.51 = 4,702.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,023.78/19,533.51 = 4,702.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,023.78x = 19,533.51 × 4,702.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,023.78x = 91,850,470.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,850,470.72/13,023.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,052.52

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