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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,249.15, 19,873.52 and 3,388.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,249.15, 19,873.52 and 3,388.34 is: 5,082.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,249.15 : 19,873.52 = 3,388.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,249.15/19,873.52 = 3,388.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,249.15x = 19,873.52 × 3,388.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,249.15x = 67,338,225.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,338,225.82/13,249.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,082.46

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