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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,114.56, 17,996.28 and 11,926.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,114.56, 17,996.28 and 11,926.56 is: 16,366.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,114.56 : 17,996.28 = 11,926.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,114.56/17,996.28 = 11,926.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,114.56x = 17,996.28 × 11,926.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,114.56x = 214,633,713.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,633,713.20/13,114.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,366.06

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