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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,231.58, 19,833.38 and 4,344.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,231.58, 19,833.38 and 4,344.58 is: 6,512.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,231.58 : 19,833.38 = 4,344.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,231.58/19,833.38 = 4,344.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,231.58x = 19,833.38 × 4,344.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,231.58x = 86,167,585.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,167,585.19/13,231.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,512.27

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