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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,033.67, 19,550.50 and 5,240.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,033.67, 19,550.50 and 5,240.66 is: 7,860.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,033.67 : 19,550.50 = 5,240.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,033.67/19,550.50 = 5,240.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,033.67x = 19,550.50 × 5,240.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,033.67x = 102,457,523.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,457,523.33/13,033.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,860.99

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