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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,148.81, 19,723.26 and 3,288.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,148.81, 19,723.26 and 3,288.10 is: 4,932.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,148.81 : 19,723.26 = 3,288.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,148.81/19,723.26 = 3,288.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,148.81x = 19,723.26 × 3,288.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,148.81x = 64,852,051.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,852,051.21/13,148.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,932.16

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