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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,027.87, 19,542.96 and 3,667.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,027.87, 19,542.96 and 3,667.97 is: 5,502.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,027.87 : 19,542.96 = 3,667.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,027.87/19,542.96 = 3,667.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,027.87x = 19,542.96 × 3,667.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,027.87x = 71,682,984.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,682,984.88/13,027.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,502.28

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