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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,027.98, 19,541.94 and 3,167.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,027.98, 19,541.94 and 3,167.22 is: 4,750.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,027.98 : 19,541.94 = 3,167.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,027.98/19,541.94 = 3,167.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,027.98x = 19,541.94 × 3,167.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,027.98x = 61,893,623.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,893,623.21/13,027.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,750.82

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