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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,153.70, 19,730.55 and 6,241.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,153.70, 19,730.55 and 6,241.70 is: 9,362.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,153.70 : 19,730.55 = 6,241.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,153.70/19,730.55 = 6,241.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,153.70x = 19,730.55 × 6,241.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,153.70x = 123,152,173.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,152,173.94/13,153.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,362.55

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