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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,732.59, 20,598.86 and 11,878.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,732.59, 20,598.86 and 11,878.19 is: 17,817.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,732.59 : 20,598.86 = 11,878.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,732.59/20,598.86 = 11,878.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,732.59x = 20,598.86 × 11,878.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,732.59x = 244,677,172.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,677,172.86/13,732.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,817.26

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