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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,218.36, 19,827.42 and 3,357.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,218.36, 19,827.42 and 3,357.48 is: 5,036.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,218.36 : 19,827.42 = 3,357.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,218.36/19,827.42 = 3,357.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,218.36x = 19,827.42 × 3,357.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,218.36x = 66,570,166.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,570,166.10/13,218.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,036.19

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