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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,145.60, 19,726.72 and 6,993.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,145.60, 19,726.72 and 6,993.92 is: 10,495.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,145.60 : 19,726.72 = 6,993.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,145.60/19,726.72 = 6,993.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,145.60x = 19,726.72 × 6,993.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,145.60x = 137,967,101.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,967,101.54/13,145.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,495.31

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