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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,019.61, 19,555.86 and 11,494.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,019.61, 19,555.86 and 11,494.20 is: 17,264.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,019.61 : 19,555.86 = 11,494.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,019.61/19,555.86 = 11,494.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,019.61x = 19,555.86 × 11,494.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,019.61x = 224,778,966.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,778,966.01/13,019.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,264.65

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