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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,242.49, 19,863.74 and 3,381.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,242.49, 19,863.74 and 3,381.42 is: 5,072.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,242.49 : 19,863.74 = 3,381.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,242.49/19,863.74 = 3,381.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,242.49x = 19,863.74 × 3,381.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,242.49x = 67,167,647.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,167,647.71/13,242.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,072.13

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