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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,329.40, 19,967.70 and 11,687.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,329.40, 19,967.70 and 11,687.80 is: 17,508.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,329.40 : 19,967.70 = 11,687.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,329.40/19,967.70 = 11,687.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,329.40x = 19,967.70 × 11,687.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,329.40x = 233,378,484.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,378,484.06/13,329.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,508.55

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