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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,007.80, 19,511.70 and 11,932.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,007.80, 19,511.70 and 11,932.60 is: 17,898.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,007.80 : 19,511.70 = 11,932.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,007.80/19,511.70 = 11,932.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,007.80x = 19,511.70 × 11,932.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,007.80x = 232,825,311.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,825,311.42/13,007.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,898.90

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