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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,240.36, 19,802.20 and 7,679.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,240.36, 19,802.20 and 7,679.30 is: 11,485.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,240.36 : 19,802.20 = 7,679.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,240.36/19,802.20 = 7,679.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,240.36x = 19,802.20 × 7,679.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,240.36x = 152,067,034.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,067,034.46/13,240.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,485.11

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