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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,212.62, 19,747.84 and 11,533.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,212.62, 19,747.84 and 11,533.40 is: 17,238.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,212.62 : 19,747.84 = 11,533.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,212.62/19,747.84 = 11,533.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,212.62x = 19,747.84 × 11,533.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,212.62x = 227,759,737.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,759,737.86/13,212.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,238.04

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