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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,031.72, 19,546.02 and 3,672.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,031.72, 19,546.02 and 3,672.44 is: 5,508.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,031.72 : 19,546.02 = 3,672.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,031.72/19,546.02 = 3,672.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,031.72x = 19,546.02 × 3,672.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,031.72x = 71,781,585.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,781,585.69/13,031.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,508.22

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