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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,027.63, 19,541.30 and 3,166.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,027.63, 19,541.30 and 3,166.91 is: 4,750.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,027.63 : 19,541.30 = 3,166.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,027.63/19,541.30 = 3,166.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,027.63x = 19,541.30 × 3,166.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,027.63x = 61,885,613.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,885,613.98/13,027.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,750.34

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