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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,028.23, 19,538.24 and 4,261.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,028.23, 19,538.24 and 4,261.09 is: 6,390.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,028.23 : 19,538.24 = 4,261.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,028.23/19,538.24 = 4,261.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,028.23x = 19,538.24 × 4,261.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,028.23x = 83,254,199.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,254,199.08/13,028.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,390.29

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