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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,158.59, 19,743.35 and 5,759.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,158.59, 19,743.35 and 5,759.24 is: 8,641.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,158.59 : 19,743.35 = 5,759.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,158.59/19,743.35 = 5,759.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,158.59x = 19,743.35 × 5,759.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,158.59x = 113,706,563.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,706,563.54/13,158.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,641.25

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