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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,186.17, 19,778.76 and 3,826.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,186.17, 19,778.76 and 3,826.44 is: 5,739.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,186.17 : 19,778.76 = 3,826.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,186.17/19,778.76 = 3,826.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,186.17x = 19,778.76 × 3,826.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,186.17x = 75,682,238.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,682,238.41/13,186.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,739.52

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