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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,032.71, 19,533.94 and 5,997.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,032.71, 19,533.94 and 5,997.96 is: 8,989.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,032.71 : 19,533.94 = 5,997.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,032.71/19,533.94 = 5,997.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,032.71x = 19,533.94 × 5,997.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,032.71x = 117,163,809.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,163,809.51/13,032.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,989.98

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