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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,015.93, 17,991.51 and 11,982.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,015.93, 17,991.51 and 11,982.57 is: 16,563.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,015.93 : 17,991.51 = 11,982.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,015.93/17,991.51 = 11,982.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,015.93x = 17,991.51 × 11,982.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,015.93x = 215,584,527.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,584,527.98/13,015.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,563.13

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