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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,235.62, 19,855.86 and 4,351.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,235.62, 19,855.86 and 4,351.45 is: 6,527.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,235.62 : 19,855.86 = 4,351.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,235.62/19,855.86 = 4,351.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,235.62x = 19,855.86 × 4,351.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,235.62x = 86,401,782.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,401,782.00/13,235.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,527.97

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