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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,261.29, 18,188.46 and 11,766.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,261.29, 18,188.46 and 11,766.62 is: 16,138.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,261.29 : 18,188.46 = 11,766.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,261.29/18,188.46 = 11,766.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,261.29x = 18,188.46 × 11,766.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,261.29x = 214,016,640.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,016,640.37/13,261.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,138.45

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