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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,031.21, 19,546.83 and 3,170.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,031.21, 19,546.83 and 3,170.49 is: 4,755.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,031.21 : 19,546.83 = 3,170.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,031.21/19,546.83 = 3,170.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,031.21x = 19,546.83 × 3,170.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,031.21x = 61,973,029.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,973,029.05/13,031.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,755.74

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