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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,257.78, 19,886.20 and 3,397.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,257.78, 19,886.20 and 3,397.15 is: 5,095.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,257.78 : 19,886.20 = 3,397.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,257.78/19,886.20 = 3,397.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,257.78x = 19,886.20 × 3,397.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,257.78x = 67,556,404.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,556,404.33/13,257.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,095.60

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