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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,158.72, 19,739.32 and 4,394.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,158.72, 19,739.32 and 4,394.24 is: 6,591.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,158.72 : 19,739.32 = 4,394.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,158.72/19,739.32 = 4,394.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,158.72x = 19,739.32 × 4,394.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,158.72x = 86,739,309.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,739,309.52/13,158.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,591.77

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