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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,145.17, 19,717.80 and 3,284.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,145.17, 19,717.80 and 3,284.45 is: 4,926.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,145.17 : 19,717.80 = 3,284.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,145.17/19,717.80 = 3,284.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,145.17x = 19,717.80 × 3,284.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,145.17x = 64,762,177.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,762,177.50/13,145.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,926.69

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