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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,036.91, 19,555.37 and 3,176.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,036.91, 19,555.37 and 3,176.11 is: 4,764.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,036.91 : 19,555.37 = 3,176.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,036.91/19,555.37 = 3,176.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,036.91x = 19,555.37 × 3,176.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,036.91x = 62,110,006.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,110,006.21/13,036.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,764.17

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