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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,244.88, 19,863.33 and 5,344.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,244.88, 19,863.33 and 5,344.85 is: 8,015.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,244.88 : 19,863.33 = 5,344.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,244.88/19,863.33 = 5,344.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,244.88x = 19,863.33 × 5,344.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,244.88x = 106,166,548.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,166,548.97/13,244.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,015.66

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