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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,243.72, 19,873.95 and 7,404.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,243.72, 19,873.95 and 7,404.16 is: 11,110.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,243.72 : 19,873.95 = 7,404.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,243.72/19,873.95 = 7,404.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,243.72x = 19,873.95 × 7,404.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,243.72x = 147,149,828.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,149,828.18/13,243.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,110.92

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