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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,225.59, 18,235.35 and 11,429.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,225.59, 18,235.35 and 11,429.82 is: 15,759.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,225.59 : 18,235.35 = 11,429.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,225.59/18,235.35 = 11,429.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,225.59x = 18,235.35 × 11,429.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,225.59x = 208,426,768.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,426,768.14/13,225.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,759.36

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