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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,887.32, 19,162.85 and 11,061.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,887.32, 19,162.85 and 11,061.90 is: 15,264.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,887.32 : 19,162.85 = 11,061.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,887.32/19,162.85 = 11,061.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,887.32x = 19,162.85 × 11,061.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,887.32x = 211,977,475.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,977,475.11/13,887.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,264.11

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