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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,159.66, 19,739.48 and 3,801.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,159.66, 19,739.48 and 3,801.02 is: 5,701.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,159.66 : 19,739.48 = 3,801.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,159.66/19,739.48 = 3,801.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,159.66x = 19,739.48 × 3,801.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,159.66x = 75,030,059.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,030,059.57/13,159.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,701.52

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