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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,251.63, 19,877.48 and 4,017.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,251.63, 19,877.48 and 4,017.63 is: 6,026.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,251.63 : 19,877.48 = 4,017.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,251.63/19,877.48 = 4,017.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,251.63x = 19,877.48 × 4,017.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,251.63x = 79,860,270.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,860,270.63/13,251.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,026.45

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