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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,114.58, 19,668.89 and 3,754.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,114.58, 19,668.89 and 3,754.49 is: 5,630.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,114.58 : 19,668.89 = 3,754.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,114.58/19,668.89 = 3,754.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,114.58x = 19,668.89 × 3,754.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,114.58x = 73,846,561.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,846,561.86/13,114.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,630.88

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