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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,242.65, 19,863.93 and 3,381.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,242.65, 19,863.93 and 3,381.92 is: 5,072.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,242.65 : 19,863.93 = 3,381.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,242.65/19,863.93 = 3,381.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,242.65x = 19,863.93 × 3,381.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,242.65x = 67,178,122.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,178,122.83/13,242.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,072.86

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