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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,023.81, 19,535.57 and 3,163.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,023.81, 19,535.57 and 3,163.08 is: 4,744.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,023.81 : 19,535.57 = 3,163.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,023.81/19,535.57 = 3,163.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,023.81x = 19,535.57 × 3,163.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,023.81x = 61,792,570.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,792,570.76/13,023.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,744.58

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