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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,186.35, 19,748.34 and 11,445.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,186.35, 19,748.34 and 11,445.57 is: 17,141.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,186.35 : 19,748.34 = 11,445.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,186.35/19,748.34 = 11,445.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,186.35x = 19,748.34 × 11,445.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,186.35x = 226,031,007.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,031,007.85/13,186.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,141.29

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