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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,031.67, 19,547.50 and 5,238.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,031.67, 19,547.50 and 5,238.66 is: 7,857.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,031.67 : 19,547.50 = 5,238.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,031.67/19,547.50 = 5,238.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,031.67x = 19,547.50 × 5,238.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,031.67x = 102,402,693.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,402,693.25/13,031.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,857.99

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