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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,237.63, 19,864.34 and 5,343.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,237.63, 19,864.34 and 5,343.98 is: 8,019.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,237.63 : 19,864.34 = 5,343.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,237.63/19,864.34 = 5,343.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,237.63x = 19,864.34 × 5,343.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,237.63x = 106,154,529.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,154,529.67/13,237.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,019.15

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