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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,251.18, 18,275.97 and 11,654.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,251.18, 18,275.97 and 11,654.40 is: 16,073.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,251.18 : 18,275.97 = 11,654.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,251.18/18,275.97 = 11,654.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,251.18x = 18,275.97 × 11,654.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,251.18x = 212,995,464.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,995,464.77/13,251.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,073.70

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