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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,241.66, 19,860.33 and 4,005.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,241.66, 19,860.33 and 4,005.50 is: 6,007.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,241.66 : 19,860.33 = 4,005.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,241.66/19,860.33 = 4,005.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,241.66x = 19,860.33 × 4,005.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,241.66x = 79,550,551.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,550,551.82/13,241.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,007.60

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