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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,174.60, 19,767.36 and 5,775.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,174.60, 19,767.36 and 5,775.24 is: 8,665.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,174.60 : 19,767.36 = 5,775.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,174.60/19,767.36 = 5,775.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,174.60x = 19,767.36 × 5,775.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,174.60x = 114,161,248.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,161,248.17/13,174.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,665.25

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