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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,248, 19,872 and 4,014

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,248, 19,872 and 4,014 is: 6,021

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,248 : 19,872 = 4,014 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,248/19,872 = 4,014/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,248x = 19,872 × 4,014
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,248x = 79,766,208
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,766,208/13,248
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,021

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