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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,220.73, 19,826.39 and 3,858.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,220.73, 19,826.39 and 3,858.32 is: 5,786.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,220.73 : 19,826.39 = 3,858.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,220.73/19,826.39 = 3,858.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,220.73x = 19,826.39 × 3,858.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,220.73x = 76,496,557.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,496,557.06/13,220.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,786.11

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