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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,292.91, 19,936.35 and 3,933.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,292.91, 19,936.35 and 3,933.63 is: 5,899.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,292.91 : 19,936.35 = 3,933.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,292.91/19,936.35 = 3,933.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,292.91x = 19,936.35 × 3,933.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,292.91x = 78,422,224.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,422,224.45/13,292.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,899.55

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