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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,034.76, 19,502.46 and 11,462.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,034.76, 19,502.46 and 11,462.28 is: 17,149.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,034.76 : 19,502.46 = 11,462.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,034.76/19,502.46 = 11,462.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,034.76x = 19,502.46 × 11,462.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,034.76x = 223,542,657.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,542,657.21/13,034.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,149.73

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