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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,056.99, 17,949.36 and 11,233.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,056.99, 17,949.36 and 11,233.36 is: 15,442.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,056.99 : 17,949.36 = 11,233.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,056.99/17,949.36 = 11,233.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,056.99x = 17,949.36 × 11,233.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,056.99x = 201,631,476.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,631,476.74/13,056.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,442.42

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