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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,033.72, 19,550.41 and 3,173.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,033.72, 19,550.41 and 3,173.01 is: 4,759.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,033.72 : 19,550.41 = 3,173.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,033.72/19,550.41 = 3,173.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,033.72x = 19,550.41 × 3,173.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,033.72x = 62,033,646.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,033,646.43/13,033.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,759.47

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