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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,321.80, 19,982.70 and 5,424.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,321.80, 19,982.70 and 5,424.30 is: 8,136.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,321.80 : 19,982.70 = 5,424.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,321.80/19,982.70 = 5,424.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,321.80x = 19,982.70 × 5,424.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,321.80x = 108,392,159.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,392,159.61/13,321.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,136.45

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