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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,294.93, 19,942.46 and 3,433.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,294.93, 19,942.46 and 3,433.53 is: 5,150.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,294.93 : 19,942.46 = 3,433.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,294.93/19,942.46 = 3,433.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,294.93x = 19,942.46 × 3,433.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,294.93x = 68,472,934.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,472,934.97/13,294.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,150.30

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