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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,059.86, 19,546.46 and 11,892.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,059.86, 19,546.46 and 11,892.55 is: 17,799.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,059.86 : 19,546.46 = 11,892.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,059.86/19,546.46 = 11,892.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,059.86x = 19,546.46 × 11,892.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,059.86x = 232,457,252.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,457,252.87/13,059.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,799.37

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