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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,175.52, 18,171.72 and 11,192.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,175.52, 18,171.72 and 11,192.64 is: 15,436.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,175.52 : 18,171.72 = 11,192.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,175.52/18,171.72 = 11,192.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,175.52x = 18,171.72 × 11,192.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,175.52x = 203,389,520.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,389,520.14/13,175.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,436.93

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