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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,255.65, 19,955.77 and 11,447.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,255.65, 19,955.77 and 11,447.73 is: 17,234.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,255.65 : 19,955.77 = 11,447.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,255.65/19,955.77 = 11,447.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,255.65x = 19,955.77 × 11,447.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,255.65x = 228,448,238.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,448,238.28/13,255.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,234.03

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