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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,189.43, 19,786.88 and 4,305.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,189.43, 19,786.88 and 4,305.66 is: 6,459.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,189.43 : 19,786.88 = 4,305.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,189.43/19,786.88 = 4,305.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,189.43x = 19,786.88 × 4,305.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,189.43x = 85,195,514.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,195,514.30/13,189.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,459.38

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