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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,043.03, 19,564.73 and 3,182.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,043.03, 19,564.73 and 3,182.49 is: 4,773.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,043.03 : 19,564.73 = 3,182.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,043.03/19,564.73 = 3,182.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,043.03x = 19,564.73 × 3,182.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,043.03x = 62,264,541.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,264,541.67/13,043.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,773.78

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