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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,151.61, 19,724.51 and 3,789.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,151.61, 19,724.51 and 3,789.56 is: 5,683.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,151.61 : 19,724.51 = 3,789.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,151.61/19,724.51 = 3,789.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,151.61x = 19,724.51 × 3,789.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,151.61x = 74,747,272.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,747,272.90/13,151.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,683.51

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