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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,242.32, 18,296.52 and 11,030.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,242.32, 18,296.52 and 11,030.48 is: 15,240.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,242.32 : 18,296.52 = 11,030.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,242.32/18,296.52 = 11,030.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,242.32x = 18,296.52 × 11,030.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,242.32x = 201,819,397.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,819,397.93/13,242.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,240.49

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