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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,024.22, 19,536.05 and 3,163.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,024.22, 19,536.05 and 3,163.55 is: 4,745.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,024.22 : 19,536.05 = 3,163.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,024.22/19,536.05 = 3,163.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,024.22x = 19,536.05 × 3,163.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,024.22x = 61,803,181.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,803,181.21/13,024.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,745.25

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