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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,030.47, 19,545.72 and 3,169.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,030.47, 19,545.72 and 3,169.74 is: 4,754.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,030.47 : 19,545.72 = 3,169.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,030.47/19,545.72 = 3,169.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,030.47x = 19,545.72 × 3,169.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,030.47x = 61,954,850.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,954,850.51/13,030.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,754.61

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