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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,030.72, 19,544.52 and 3,671.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,030.72, 19,544.52 and 3,671.44 is: 5,506.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,030.72 : 19,544.52 = 3,671.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,030.72/19,544.52 = 3,671.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,030.72x = 19,544.52 × 3,671.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,030.72x = 71,756,532.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,756,532.51/13,030.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,506.72

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