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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,138.91, 18,099.94 and 11,244.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,138.91, 18,099.94 and 11,244.42 is: 15,490.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,138.91 : 18,099.94 = 11,244.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,138.91/18,099.94 = 11,244.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,138.91x = 18,099.94 × 11,244.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,138.91x = 203,523,180.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,523,180.61/13,138.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,490.12

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