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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,278.72, 19,917.36 and 4,044

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,278.72, 19,917.36 and 4,044 is: 6,065.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,278.72 : 19,917.36 = 4,044 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,278.72/19,917.36 = 4,044/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,278.72x = 19,917.36 × 4,044
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,278.72x = 80,545,803.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,545,803.84/13,278.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,065.78

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