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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,266.37, 19,901.96 and 5,470.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,266.37, 19,901.96 and 5,470.93 is: 8,207.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,266.37 : 19,901.96 = 5,470.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,266.37/19,901.96 = 5,470.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,266.37x = 19,901.96 × 5,470.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,266.37x = 108,882,202.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,882,202.67/13,266.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,207.38

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