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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,275.36, 18,327.87 and 11,799.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,275.36, 18,327.87 and 11,799.27 is: 16,289.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,275.36 : 18,327.87 = 11,799.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,275.36/18,327.87 = 11,799.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,275.36x = 18,327.87 × 11,799.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,275.36x = 216,255,486.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,255,486.65/13,275.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,289.99

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