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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,971.36, 19,274.52 and 11,837.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,971.36, 19,274.52 and 11,837.80 is: 16,331.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,971.36 : 19,274.52 = 11,837.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,971.36/19,274.52 = 11,837.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,971.36x = 19,274.52 × 11,837.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,971.36x = 228,167,912.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,167,912.86/13,971.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,331.12

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