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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,284.76, 18,316.38 and 11,176.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,284.76, 18,316.38 and 11,176.60 is: 15,409.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,284.76 : 18,316.38 = 11,176.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,284.76/18,316.38 = 11,176.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,284.76x = 18,316.38 × 11,176.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,284.76x = 204,714,852.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,714,852.71/13,284.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,409.75

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