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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,252.83, 19,881.68 and 4,368.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,252.83, 19,881.68 and 4,368.68 is: 6,553.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,252.83 : 19,881.68 = 4,368.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,252.83/19,881.68 = 4,368.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,252.83x = 19,881.68 × 4,368.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,252.83x = 86,856,651.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,856,651.09/13,252.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,553.82

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