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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,255.70, 19,883.71 and 3,394.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,255.70, 19,883.71 and 3,394.72 is: 5,092.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,255.70 : 19,883.71 = 3,394.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,255.70/19,883.71 = 3,394.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,255.70x = 19,883.71 × 3,394.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,255.70x = 67,499,582.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,499,582.55/13,255.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,092.12

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