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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,225.55, 19,838.86 and 5,828.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,225.55, 19,838.86 and 5,828.33 is: 8,742.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,225.55 : 19,838.86 = 5,828.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,225.55/19,838.86 = 5,828.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,225.55x = 19,838.86 × 5,828.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,225.55x = 115,627,457.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,627,457.93/13,225.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,742.74

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