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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,246.54, 19,869.73 and 3,385.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,246.54, 19,869.73 and 3,385.80 is: 5,078.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,246.54 : 19,869.73 = 3,385.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,246.54/19,869.73 = 3,385.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,246.54x = 19,869.73 × 3,385.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,246.54x = 67,274,923.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,274,923.37/13,246.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,078.68

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