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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,312.15, 19,968.22 and 3,451.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,312.15, 19,968.22 and 3,451.21 is: 5,176.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,312.15 : 19,968.22 = 3,451.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,312.15/19,968.22 = 3,451.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,312.15x = 19,968.22 × 3,451.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,312.15x = 68,914,474.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,914,474.94/13,312.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,176.81

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