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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,292.56, 19,941.24 and 5,502

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,292.56, 19,941.24 and 5,502 is: 8,253.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,292.56 : 19,941.24 = 5,502 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,292.56/19,941.24 = 5,502/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,292.56x = 19,941.24 × 5,502
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,292.56x = 109,716,702.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,716,702.48/13,292.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,253.99

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