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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,023.83, 19,535.76 and 3,163.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,023.83, 19,535.76 and 3,163.12 is: 4,744.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,023.83 : 19,535.76 = 3,163.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,023.83/19,535.76 = 3,163.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,023.83x = 19,535.76 × 3,163.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,023.83x = 61,793,904.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,793,904.33/13,023.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,744.68

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