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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,297.92, 19,946.82 and 3,436.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,297.92, 19,946.82 and 3,436.36 is: 5,154.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,297.92 : 19,946.82 = 3,436.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,297.92/19,946.82 = 3,436.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,297.92x = 19,946.82 × 3,436.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,297.92x = 68,544,454.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,544,454.38/13,297.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,154.52

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