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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,265.17, 19,904.74 and 5,874.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,265.17, 19,904.74 and 5,874.73 is: 8,815.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,265.17 : 19,904.74 = 5,874.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,265.17/19,904.74 = 5,874.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,265.17x = 19,904.74 × 5,874.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,265.17x = 116,934,908.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,934,908.77/13,265.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,815.19

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