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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,055.68, 19,581 and 3,693.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,055.68, 19,581 and 3,693.43 is: 5,539.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,055.68 : 19,581 = 3,693.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,055.68/19,581 = 3,693.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,055.68x = 19,581 × 3,693.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,055.68x = 72,321,052.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,321,052.83/13,055.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,539.43

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