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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,146.36, 19,719.96 and 4,382.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,146.36, 19,719.96 and 4,382.04 is: 6,573.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,146.36 : 19,719.96 = 4,382.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,146.36/19,719.96 = 4,382.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,146.36x = 19,719.96 × 4,382.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,146.36x = 86,413,653.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,413,653.52/13,146.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,573.20

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