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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,140.57, 19,614.91 and 11,397.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,140.57, 19,614.91 and 11,397.85 is: 17,013.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,140.57 : 19,614.91 = 11,397.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,140.57/19,614.91 = 11,397.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,140.57x = 19,614.91 × 11,397.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,140.57x = 223,567,801.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,567,801.94/13,140.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,013.55

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