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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,255.27, 19,882.69 and 3,394.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,255.27, 19,882.69 and 3,394.47 is: 5,091.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,255.27 : 19,882.69 = 3,394.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,255.27/19,882.69 = 3,394.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,255.27x = 19,882.69 × 3,394.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,255.27x = 67,491,194.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,491,194.72/13,255.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,091.65

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