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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,151.28, 19,723.97 and 3,789.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,151.28, 19,723.97 and 3,789.21 is: 5,682.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,151.28 : 19,723.97 = 3,789.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,151.28/19,723.97 = 3,789.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,151.28x = 19,723.97 × 3,789.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,151.28x = 74,738,245.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,738,245.42/13,151.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,682.96

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