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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,012.38, 19,544.96 and 11,486.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,012.38, 19,544.96 and 11,486.95 is: 17,253.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,012.38 : 19,544.96 = 11,486.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,012.38/19,544.96 = 11,486.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,012.38x = 19,544.96 × 11,486.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,012.38x = 224,511,958.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,511,958.13/13,012.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,253.72

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