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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,248.24, 18,273.24 and 11,476.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,248.24, 18,273.24 and 11,476.68 is: 15,829.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,248.24 : 18,273.24 = 11,476.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,248.24/18,273.24 = 11,476.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,248.24x = 18,273.24 × 11,476.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,248.24x = 209,716,128.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,716,128.04/13,248.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,829.73

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