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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,161.72, 19,746.60 and 7,902.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,161.72, 19,746.60 and 7,902.60 is: 11,856.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,161.72 : 19,746.60 = 7,902.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,161.72/19,746.60 = 7,902.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,161.72x = 19,746.60 × 7,902.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,161.72x = 156,049,481.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,049,481.16/13,161.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,856.31

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