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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,314.42, 19,870.38 and 11,838.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,314.42, 19,870.38 and 11,838.24 is: 17,667.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,314.42 : 19,870.38 = 11,838.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,314.42/19,870.38 = 11,838.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,314.42x = 19,870.38 × 11,838.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,314.42x = 235,230,327.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,230,327.33/13,314.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,667.34

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