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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,292.03, 18,260.91 and 11,894.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,292.03, 18,260.91 and 11,894.24 is: 16,340.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,292.03 : 18,260.91 = 11,894.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,292.03/18,260.91 = 11,894.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,292.03x = 18,260.91 × 11,894.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,292.03x = 217,199,691.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,199,691.81/13,292.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,340.59

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