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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,157.18, 19,736.98 and 3,797.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,157.18, 19,736.98 and 3,797.08 is: 5,695.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,157.18 : 19,736.98 = 3,797.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,157.18/19,736.98 = 3,797.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,157.18x = 19,736.98 × 3,797.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,157.18x = 74,942,892.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,942,892.02/13,157.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,695.97

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