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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,219.65, 19,829.43 and 3,359.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,219.65, 19,829.43 and 3,359.07 is: 5,038.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,219.65 : 19,829.43 = 3,359.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,219.65/19,829.43 = 3,359.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,219.65x = 19,829.43 × 3,359.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,219.65x = 66,608,443.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,608,443.43/13,219.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,038.59

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