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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,281.06, 19,922.40 and 3,420.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,281.06, 19,922.40 and 3,420.66 is: 5,131.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,281.06 : 19,922.40 = 3,420.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,281.06/19,922.40 = 3,420.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,281.06x = 19,922.40 × 3,420.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,281.06x = 68,147,756.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,147,756.78/13,281.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,131.20

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