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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,232.25, 19,848.42 and 3,998.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,232.25, 19,848.42 and 3,998.25 is: 5,997.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,232.25 : 19,848.42 = 3,998.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,232.25/19,848.42 = 3,998.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,232.25x = 19,848.42 × 3,998.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,232.25x = 79,358,945.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,358,945.27/13,232.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,997.39

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