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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,041.20, 19,517.88 and 11,962.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,041.20, 19,517.88 and 11,962.16 is: 17,902.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,041.20 : 19,517.88 = 11,962.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,041.20/19,517.88 = 11,962.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,041.20x = 19,517.88 × 11,962.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,041.20x = 233,476,003.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,476,003.42/13,041.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,902.95

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