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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,244.88, 19,870.68 and 6,223.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,244.88, 19,870.68 and 6,223.52 is: 9,336.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,244.88 : 19,870.68 = 6,223.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,244.88/19,870.68 = 6,223.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,244.88x = 19,870.68 × 6,223.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,244.88x = 123,665,574.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,665,574.39/13,244.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,336.86

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