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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,251.70, 19,876.08 and 3,391.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,251.70, 19,876.08 and 3,391.07 is: 5,086.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,251.70 : 19,876.08 = 3,391.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,251.70/19,876.08 = 3,391.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,251.70x = 19,876.08 × 3,391.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,251.70x = 67,401,091.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,401,091.94/13,251.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,086.22

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