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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,059.63, 19,589.36 and 5,268.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,059.63, 19,589.36 and 5,268.33 is: 7,902.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,059.63 : 19,589.36 = 5,268.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,059.63/19,589.36 = 5,268.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,059.63x = 19,589.36 × 5,268.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,059.63x = 103,203,186.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,203,186.63/13,059.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,902.46

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