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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,315.92, 19,872.62 and 11,839.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,315.92, 19,872.62 and 11,839.74 is: 17,669.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,315.92 : 19,872.62 = 11,839.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,315.92/19,872.62 = 11,839.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,315.92x = 19,872.62 × 11,839.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,315.92x = 235,286,594.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,286,594.72/13,315.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,669.57

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