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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,242.57, 19,956.84 and 11,927.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,242.57, 19,956.84 and 11,927.97 is: 17,975.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,242.57 : 19,956.84 = 11,927.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,242.57/19,956.84 = 11,927.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,242.57x = 19,956.84 × 11,927.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,242.57x = 238,044,588.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,044,588.81/13,242.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,975.71

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