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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,214.40, 19,792.80 and 11,755.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,214.40, 19,792.80 and 11,755.20 is: 17,607.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,214.40 : 19,792.80 = 11,755.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,214.40/19,792.80 = 11,755.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,214.40x = 19,792.80 × 11,755.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,214.40x = 232,668,322.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,668,322.56/13,214.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,607.18

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