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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,224.90, 19,837.42 and 3,364.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,224.90, 19,837.42 and 3,364.19 is: 5,046.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,224.90 : 19,837.42 = 3,364.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,224.90/19,837.42 = 3,364.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,224.90x = 19,837.42 × 3,364.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,224.90x = 66,736,742.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,736,742.39/13,224.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,046.29

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