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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,056.96, 19,588.66 and 3,822.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,056.96, 19,588.66 and 3,822.96 is: 5,735.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,056.96 : 19,588.66 = 3,822.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,056.96/19,588.66 = 3,822.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,056.96x = 19,588.66 × 3,822.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,056.96x = 74,886,654.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,886,654.08/13,056.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,735.38

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