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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,318.83, 19,971.53 and 4,998.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,318.83, 19,971.53 and 4,998.51 is: 7,495.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,318.83 : 19,971.53 = 4,998.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,318.83/19,971.53 = 4,998.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,318.83x = 19,971.53 × 4,998.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,318.83x = 99,827,867.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,827,867.43/13,318.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,495.24

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