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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,044.76, 19,566.94 and 5,253.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,044.76, 19,566.94 and 5,253.38 is: 7,879.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,044.76 : 19,566.94 = 5,253.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,044.76/19,566.94 = 5,253.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,044.76x = 19,566.94 × 5,253.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,044.76x = 102,792,571.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,792,571.26/13,044.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,879.99

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