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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,243.78, 19,865.66 and 3,382.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,243.78, 19,865.66 and 3,382.70 is: 5,074.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,243.78 : 19,865.66 = 3,382.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,243.78/19,865.66 = 3,382.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,243.78x = 19,865.66 × 3,382.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,243.78x = 67,199,568.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,199,568.08/13,243.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,074.05

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