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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,059.87, 17,953.30 and 11,236.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,059.87, 17,953.30 and 11,236.23 is: 15,446.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,059.87 : 17,953.30 = 11,236.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,059.87/17,953.30 = 11,236.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,059.87x = 17,953.30 × 11,236.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,059.87x = 201,727,408.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,727,408.06/13,059.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,446.36

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