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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,570.86, 20,263.91 and 11,976.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,570.86, 20,263.91 and 11,976.29 is: 17,882.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,570.86 : 20,263.91 = 11,976.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,570.86/20,263.91 = 11,976.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,570.86x = 20,263.91 × 11,976.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,570.86x = 242,686,402.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,686,402.81/13,570.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,882.91

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