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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,287.60, 19,931.40 and 11,975.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,287.60, 19,931.40 and 11,975.40 is: 17,963.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,287.60 : 19,931.40 = 11,975.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,287.60/19,931.40 = 11,975.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,287.60x = 19,931.40 × 11,975.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,287.60x = 238,686,487.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,686,487.56/13,287.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,963.10

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