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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,046.28, 17,991.98 and 11,033.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,046.28, 17,991.98 and 11,033.91 is: 15,216.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,046.28 : 17,991.98 = 11,033.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,046.28/17,991.98 = 11,033.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,046.28x = 17,991.98 × 11,033.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,046.28x = 198,521,915.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,521,915.63/13,046.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,216.74

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