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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,229.52, 19,845.24 and 3,996.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,229.52, 19,845.24 and 3,996.24 is: 5,994.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,229.52 : 19,845.24 = 3,996.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,229.52/19,845.24 = 3,996.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,229.52x = 19,845.24 × 3,996.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,229.52x = 79,306,341.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,306,341.90/13,229.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,994.65

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