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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,299.81, 19,924.79 and 11,930.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,299.81, 19,924.79 and 11,930.50 is: 17,873.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,299.81 : 19,924.79 = 11,930.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,299.81/19,924.79 = 11,930.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,299.81x = 19,924.79 × 11,930.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,299.81x = 237,712,736.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,712,736.92/13,299.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,873.40

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