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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,143.28, 19,714.70 and 3,282.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,143.28, 19,714.70 and 3,282.44 is: 4,923.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,143.28 : 19,714.70 = 3,282.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,143.28/19,714.70 = 3,282.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,143.28x = 19,714.70 × 3,282.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,143.28x = 64,712,319.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,712,319.87/13,143.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,923.61

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