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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,056.72, 19,584.96 and 3,195.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,056.72, 19,584.96 and 3,195.92 is: 4,793.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,056.72 : 19,584.96 = 3,195.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,056.72/19,584.96 = 3,195.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,056.72x = 19,584.96 × 3,195.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,056.72x = 62,591,867.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,591,867.44/13,056.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,793.84

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