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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,024.55, 19,536.83 and 3,163.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,024.55, 19,536.83 and 3,163.77 is: 4,745.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,024.55 : 19,536.83 = 3,163.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,024.55/19,536.83 = 3,163.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,024.55x = 19,536.83 × 3,163.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,024.55x = 61,809,939.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,809,939.87/13,024.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,745.65

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