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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,058.36, 17,951.24 and 11,234.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,058.36, 17,951.24 and 11,234.73 is: 15,444.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,058.36 : 17,951.24 = 11,234.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,058.36/17,951.24 = 11,234.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,058.36x = 17,951.24 × 11,234.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,058.36x = 201,677,362.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,677,362.65/13,058.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,444.31

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