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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,048.28, 17,994.74 and 11,035.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,048.28, 17,994.74 and 11,035.91 is: 15,219.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,048.28 : 17,994.74 = 11,035.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,048.28/17,994.74 = 11,035.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,048.28x = 17,994.74 × 11,035.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,048.28x = 198,588,331.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,588,331.11/13,048.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,219.50

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