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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,243.66, 19,859.43 and 7,909.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,243.66, 19,859.43 and 7,909.27 is: 11,860.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,243.66 : 19,859.43 = 7,909.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,243.66/19,859.43 = 7,909.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,243.66x = 19,859.43 × 7,909.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,243.66x = 157,073,593.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,073,593.92/13,243.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,860.29

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