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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,158.51, 19,735.34 and 5,761.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,158.51, 19,735.34 and 5,761.59 is: 8,641.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,158.51 : 19,735.34 = 5,761.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,158.51/19,735.34 = 5,761.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,158.51x = 19,735.34 × 5,761.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,158.51x = 113,706,824.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,706,824.51/13,158.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,641.32

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