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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,270.23, 19,905.45 and 4,842.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,270.23, 19,905.45 and 4,842.78 is: 7,264.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,270.23 : 19,905.45 = 4,842.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,270.23/19,905.45 = 4,842.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,270.23x = 19,905.45 × 4,842.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,270.23x = 96,397,715.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,397,715.15/13,270.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,264.21

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