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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,315.54, 19,976.38 and 3,955.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,315.54, 19,976.38 and 3,955.35 is: 5,933.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,315.54 : 19,976.38 = 3,955.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,315.54/19,976.38 = 3,955.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,315.54x = 19,976.38 × 3,955.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,315.54x = 79,013,574.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,013,574.63/13,315.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,933.94

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