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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,233.25, 19,849.88 and 3,999.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,233.25, 19,849.88 and 3,999.25 is: 5,998.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,233.25 : 19,849.88 = 3,999.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,233.25/19,849.88 = 3,999.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,233.25x = 19,849.88 × 3,999.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,233.25x = 79,384,612.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,384,612.59/13,233.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,998.88

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