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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,279.80, 19,919.70 and 7,374.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,279.80, 19,919.70 and 7,374.90 is: 11,062.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,279.80 : 19,919.70 = 7,374.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,279.80/19,919.70 = 7,374.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,279.80x = 19,919.70 × 7,374.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,279.80x = 146,905,795.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,905,795.53/13,279.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,062.35

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