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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,033.71, 19,536.80 and 4,266.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,033.71, 19,536.80 and 4,266.27 is: 6,394.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,033.71 : 19,536.80 = 4,266.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,033.71/19,536.80 = 4,266.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,033.71x = 19,536.80 × 4,266.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,033.71x = 83,349,242.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,349,242.40/13,033.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,394.90

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