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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,209.20, 19,792.20 and 11,265.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,209.20, 19,792.20 and 11,265.20 is: 16,879.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,209.20 : 19,792.20 = 11,265.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,209.20/19,792.20 = 11,265.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,209.20x = 19,792.20 × 11,265.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,209.20x = 222,963,091.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,963,091.44/13,209.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,879.38

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