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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,027.46, 19,541.21 and 3,166.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,027.46, 19,541.21 and 3,166.74 is: 4,750.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,027.46 : 19,541.21 = 3,166.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,027.46/19,541.21 = 3,166.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,027.46x = 19,541.21 × 3,166.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,027.46x = 61,881,915.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,881,915.52/13,027.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,750.12

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