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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,266.80, 19,861.80 and 11,884.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,266.80, 19,861.80 and 11,884.40 is: 17,792.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,266.80 : 19,861.80 = 11,884.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,266.80/19,861.80 = 11,884.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,266.80x = 19,861.80 × 11,884.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,266.80x = 236,045,575.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,045,575.92/13,266.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,792.20

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