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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,031.55, 19,540.04 and 4,265.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,031.55, 19,540.04 and 4,265.73 is: 6,396.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,031.55 : 19,540.04 = 4,265.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,031.55/19,540.04 = 4,265.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,031.55x = 19,540.04 × 4,265.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,031.55x = 83,352,513.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,352,513.50/13,031.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,396.21

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