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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,316.91, 19,970.17 and 4,992.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,316.91, 19,970.17 and 4,992.39 is: 7,486.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,316.91 : 19,970.17 = 4,992.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,316.91/19,970.17 = 4,992.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,316.91x = 19,970.17 × 4,992.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,316.91x = 99,698,795.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,698,795.88/13,316.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,486.63

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