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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,196.36, 19,768.92 and 11,794.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,196.36, 19,768.92 and 11,794.28 is: 17,668.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,196.36 : 19,768.92 = 11,794.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,196.36/19,768.92 = 11,794.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,196.36x = 19,768.92 × 11,794.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,196.36x = 233,160,177.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,160,177.78/13,196.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,668.52

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