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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,301.48, 19,955.15 and 3,942.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,301.48, 19,955.15 and 3,942.23 is: 5,914.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,301.48 : 19,955.15 = 3,942.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,301.48/19,955.15 = 3,942.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,301.48x = 19,955.15 × 3,942.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,301.48x = 78,667,671.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,667,671.50/13,301.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,914.21

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