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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,027.66, 19,541.20 and 3,166.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,027.66, 19,541.20 and 3,166.99 is: 4,750.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,027.66 : 19,541.20 = 3,166.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,027.66/19,541.20 = 3,166.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,027.66x = 19,541.20 × 3,166.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,027.66x = 61,886,784.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,886,784.99/13,027.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,750.41

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