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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,316.72, 19,969.89 and 4,992.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,316.72, 19,969.89 and 4,992.20 is: 7,486.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,316.72 : 19,969.89 = 4,992.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,316.72/19,969.89 = 4,992.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,316.72x = 19,969.89 × 4,992.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,316.72x = 99,693,585.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,693,585.01/13,316.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,486.35

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