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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,227.52, 19,842.24 and 3,994.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,227.52, 19,842.24 and 3,994.24 is: 5,991.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,227.52 : 19,842.24 = 3,994.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,227.52/19,842.24 = 3,994.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,227.52x = 19,842.24 × 3,994.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,227.52x = 79,254,668.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,254,668.70/13,227.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,991.65

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