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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,238.28, 19,865.79 and 7,398.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,238.28, 19,865.79 and 7,398.72 is: 11,102.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,238.28 : 19,865.79 = 7,398.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,238.28/19,865.79 = 7,398.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,238.28x = 19,865.79 × 7,398.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,238.28x = 146,981,417.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,981,417.79/13,238.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,102.76

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