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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,276.97, 19,871.71 and 11,818.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,276.97, 19,871.71 and 11,818.97 is: 17,689.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,276.97 : 19,871.71 = 11,818.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,276.97/19,871.71 = 11,818.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,276.97x = 19,871.71 × 11,818.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,276.97x = 234,863,144.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,863,144.34/13,276.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,689.51

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