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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,033.78, 19,550.39 and 3,173.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,033.78, 19,550.39 and 3,173.11 is: 4,759.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,033.78 : 19,550.39 = 3,173.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,033.78/19,550.39 = 3,173.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,033.78x = 19,550.39 × 3,173.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,033.78x = 62,035,473.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,035,473.27/13,033.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,759.59

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