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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,806.58, 19,049.97 and 11,577.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,806.58, 19,049.97 and 11,577.46 is: 15,974.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,806.58 : 19,049.97 = 11,577.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,806.58/19,049.97 = 11,577.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,806.58x = 19,049.97 × 11,577.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,806.58x = 220,550,265.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,550,265.68/13,806.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,974.29

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