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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,151.80, 19,727.70 and 11,942.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,151.80, 19,727.70 and 11,942.20 is: 17,913.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,151.80 : 19,727.70 = 11,942.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,151.80/19,727.70 = 11,942.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,151.80x = 19,727.70 × 11,942.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,151.80x = 235,592,138.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,592,138.94/13,151.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,913.30

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