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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,323.69, 19,983.71 and 3,965.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,323.69, 19,983.71 and 3,965.15 is: 5,947.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,323.69 : 19,983.71 = 3,965.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,323.69/19,983.71 = 3,965.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,323.69x = 19,983.71 × 3,965.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,323.69x = 79,238,467.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,238,467.58/13,323.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,947.19

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