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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,284.72, 19,924.83 and 3,924.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,284.72, 19,924.83 and 3,924.54 is: 5,886.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,284.72 : 19,924.83 = 3,924.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,284.72/19,924.83 = 3,924.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,284.72x = 19,924.83 × 3,924.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,284.72x = 78,195,792.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,195,792.33/13,284.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,886.15

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