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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,038.64, 19,463.52 and 11,462.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,038.64, 19,463.52 and 11,462.24 is: 17,110.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,038.64 : 19,463.52 = 11,462.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,038.64/19,463.52 = 11,462.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,038.64x = 19,463.52 × 11,462.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,038.64x = 223,095,537.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,095,537.48/13,038.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,110.34

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