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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,034.21, 19,551.33 and 3,173.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,034.21, 19,551.33 and 3,173.49 is: 4,760.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,034.21 : 19,551.33 = 3,173.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,034.21/19,551.33 = 3,173.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,034.21x = 19,551.33 × 3,173.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,034.21x = 62,045,950.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,045,950.24/13,034.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,760.24

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