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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,142.80, 19,714.20 and 11,933.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,142.80, 19,714.20 and 11,933.20 is: 17,899.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,142.80 : 19,714.20 = 11,933.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,142.80/19,714.20 = 11,933.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,142.80x = 19,714.20 × 11,933.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,142.80x = 235,253,491.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,253,491.44/13,142.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,899.80

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