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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,034.90, 19,552.38 and 3,174.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,034.90, 19,552.38 and 3,174.16 is: 4,761.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,034.90 : 19,552.38 = 3,174.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,034.90/19,552.38 = 3,174.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,034.90x = 19,552.38 × 3,174.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,034.90x = 62,062,382.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,062,382.50/13,034.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,761.25

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