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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,244.64, 19,869.52 and 5,036

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,244.64, 19,869.52 and 5,036 is: 7,554.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,244.64 : 19,869.52 = 5,036 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,244.64/19,869.52 = 5,036/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,244.64x = 19,869.52 × 5,036
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,244.64x = 100,062,902.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,062,902.72/13,244.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,554.97

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