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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,284.48, 19,935.12 and 7,740.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,284.48, 19,935.12 and 7,740.24 is: 11,615.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,284.48 : 19,935.12 = 7,740.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,284.48/19,935.12 = 7,740.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,284.48x = 19,935.12 × 7,740.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,284.48x = 154,302,613.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,302,613.23/13,284.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,615.25

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