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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,027.83, 19,541.75 and 3,167.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,027.83, 19,541.75 and 3,167.12 is: 4,750.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,027.83 : 19,541.75 = 3,167.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,027.83/19,541.75 = 3,167.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,027.83x = 19,541.75 × 3,167.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,027.83x = 61,890,953.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,890,953.72/13,027.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,750.67

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