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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,027.97, 19,541.68 and 3,167.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,027.97, 19,541.68 and 3,167.30 is: 4,750.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,027.97 : 19,541.68 = 3,167.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,027.97/19,541.68 = 3,167.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,027.97x = 19,541.68 × 3,167.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,027.97x = 61,894,257.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,894,257.44/13,027.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,750.88

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