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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,058.66, 18,007.80 and 11,618.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,058.66, 18,007.80 and 11,618.54 is: 16,021.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,058.66 : 18,007.80 = 11,618.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,058.66/18,007.80 = 11,618.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,058.66x = 18,007.80 × 11,618.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,058.66x = 209,224,344.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,224,344.61/13,058.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,021.88

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