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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,032.53, 17,971.71 and 11,592.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,032.53, 17,971.71 and 11,592.35 is: 15,985.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,032.53 : 17,971.71 = 11,592.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,032.53/17,971.71 = 11,592.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,032.53x = 17,971.71 × 11,592.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,032.53x = 208,334,352.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,334,352.42/13,032.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,985.72

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