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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,266.72, 19,899.36 and 4,032

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,266.72, 19,899.36 and 4,032 is: 6,047.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,266.72 : 19,899.36 = 4,032 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,266.72/19,899.36 = 4,032/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,266.72x = 19,899.36 × 4,032
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,266.72x = 80,234,219.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,234,219.52/13,266.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,047.78

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