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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,246.46, 19,783.94 and 11,994.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,246.46, 19,783.94 and 11,994.55 is: 17,914.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,246.46 : 19,783.94 = 11,994.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,246.46/19,783.94 = 11,994.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,246.46x = 19,783.94 × 11,994.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,246.46x = 237,299,475.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,299,475.15/13,246.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,914.18

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