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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,032.59, 19,554.35 and 5,633.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,032.59, 19,554.35 and 5,633.24 is: 8,452.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,032.59 : 19,554.35 = 5,633.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,032.59/19,554.35 = 5,633.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,032.59x = 19,554.35 × 5,633.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,032.59x = 110,154,346.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,154,346.59/13,032.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,452.22

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