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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,127.04, 18,111.33 and 11,864.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,127.04, 18,111.33 and 11,864.05 is: 16,368.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,127.04 : 18,111.33 = 11,864.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,127.04/18,111.33 = 11,864.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,127.04x = 18,111.33 × 11,864.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,127.04x = 214,873,679.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,873,679.41/13,127.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,368.78

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