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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,050.54, 17,996.51 and 11,168.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,050.54, 17,996.51 and 11,168.37 is: 15,401.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,050.54 : 17,996.51 = 11,168.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,050.54/17,996.51 = 11,168.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,050.54x = 17,996.51 × 11,168.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,050.54x = 200,991,710.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,991,710.31/13,050.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,401.03

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