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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,145.61, 19,718.73 and 4,381.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,145.61, 19,718.73 and 4,381.23 is: 6,571.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,145.61 : 19,718.73 = 4,381.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,145.61/19,718.73 = 4,381.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,145.61x = 19,718.73 × 4,381.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,145.61x = 86,392,291.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,392,291.44/13,145.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,571.95

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