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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,029.74, 19,544.42 and 3,169.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,029.74, 19,544.42 and 3,169.04 is: 4,753.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,029.74 : 19,544.42 = 3,169.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,029.74/19,544.42 = 3,169.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,029.74x = 19,544.42 × 3,169.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,029.74x = 61,936,958.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,936,958.96/13,029.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,753.51

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