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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,150.74, 19,723.18 and 3,788.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,150.74, 19,723.18 and 3,788.76 is: 5,682.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,150.74 : 19,723.18 = 3,788.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,150.74/19,723.18 = 3,788.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,150.74x = 19,723.18 × 3,788.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,150.74x = 74,726,395.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,726,395.46/13,150.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,682.30

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