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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,223.52, 18,237.84 and 11,240.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,223.52, 18,237.84 and 11,240.64 is: 15,503.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,223.52 : 18,237.84 = 11,240.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,223.52/18,237.84 = 11,240.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,223.52x = 18,237.84 × 11,240.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,223.52x = 205,004,993.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,004,993.82/13,223.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,503.06

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