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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,228.74, 19,843.23 and 3,368.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,228.74, 19,843.23 and 3,368.03 is: 5,052.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,228.74 : 19,843.23 = 3,368.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,228.74/19,843.23 = 3,368.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,228.74x = 19,843.23 × 3,368.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,228.74x = 66,832,593.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,832,593.94/13,228.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,052.08

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