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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,150.58, 19,719.30 and 4,382.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,150.58, 19,719.30 and 4,382.42 is: 6,571.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,150.58 : 19,719.30 = 4,382.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,150.58/19,719.30 = 4,382.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,150.58x = 19,719.30 × 4,382.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,150.58x = 86,418,254.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,418,254.71/13,150.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,571.44

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