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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,161.80, 19,704.30 and 11,779.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,161.80, 19,704.30 and 11,779.40 is: 17,634.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,161.80 : 19,704.30 = 11,779.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,161.80/19,704.30 = 11,779.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,161.80x = 19,704.30 × 11,779.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,161.80x = 232,104,831.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,104,831.42/13,161.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,634.73

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