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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,266.59, 19,888.27 and 5,364.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,266.59, 19,888.27 and 5,364.23 is: 8,041.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,266.59 : 19,888.27 = 5,364.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,266.59/19,888.27 = 5,364.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,266.59x = 19,888.27 × 5,364.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,266.59x = 106,685,141.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,685,141.73/13,266.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,041.64

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