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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,251.50, 19,877.61 and 4,017.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,251.50, 19,877.61 and 4,017.50 is: 6,026.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,251.50 : 19,877.61 = 4,017.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,251.50/19,877.61 = 4,017.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,251.50x = 19,877.61 × 4,017.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,251.50x = 79,858,298.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,858,298.18/13,251.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,026.36

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