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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,031.59, 19,552.85 and 5,632.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,031.59, 19,552.85 and 5,632.24 is: 8,450.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,031.59 : 19,552.85 = 5,632.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,031.59/19,552.85 = 5,632.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,031.59x = 19,552.85 × 5,632.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,031.59x = 110,126,217.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,126,217.96/13,031.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,450.72

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