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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,131.95, 19,698.21 and 7,325.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,131.95, 19,698.21 and 7,325.51 is: 10,988.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,131.95 : 19,698.21 = 7,325.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,131.95/19,698.21 = 7,325.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,131.95x = 19,698.21 × 7,325.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,131.95x = 144,299,335.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,299,335.85/13,131.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,988.42

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