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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,332.52, 19,998.51 and 3,471.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,332.52, 19,998.51 and 3,471.58 is: 5,207.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,332.52 : 19,998.51 = 3,471.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,332.52/19,998.51 = 3,471.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,332.52x = 19,998.51 × 3,471.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,332.52x = 69,426,427.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,426,427.35/13,332.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,207.30

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