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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,326.80, 19,990.20 and 3,465.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,326.80, 19,990.20 and 3,465.24 is: 5,197.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,326.80 : 19,990.20 = 3,465.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,326.80/19,990.20 = 3,465.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,326.80x = 19,990.20 × 3,465.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,326.80x = 69,270,840.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,270,840.65/13,326.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,197.86

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