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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,140.74, 19,661.70 and 7,856.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,140.74, 19,661.70 and 7,856.30 is: 11,754.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,140.74 : 19,661.70 = 7,856.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,140.74/19,661.70 = 7,856.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,140.74x = 19,661.70 × 7,856.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,140.74x = 154,468,213.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,468,213.71/13,140.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,754.91

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