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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,247.20, 18,270.48 and 11,650.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,247.20, 18,270.48 and 11,650.40 is: 16,068.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,247.20 : 18,270.48 = 11,650.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,247.20/18,270.48 = 11,650.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,247.20x = 18,270.48 × 11,650.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,247.20x = 212,858,400.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,858,400.19/13,247.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,068.18

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