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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,029.97, 19,544.68 and 3,169.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,029.97, 19,544.68 and 3,169.30 is: 4,753.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,029.97 : 19,544.68 = 3,169.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,029.97/19,544.68 = 3,169.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,029.97x = 19,544.68 × 3,169.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,029.97x = 61,942,954.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,942,954.32/13,029.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,753.88

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