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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,043.44, 19,565.88 and 5,251.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,043.44, 19,565.88 and 5,251.24 is: 7,877.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,043.44 : 19,565.88 = 5,251.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,043.44/19,565.88 = 5,251.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,043.44x = 19,565.88 × 5,251.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,043.44x = 102,745,131.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,745,131.69/13,043.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,877.15

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