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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,292.78, 18,338.81 and 11,614.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,292.78, 18,338.81 and 11,614.26 is: 16,023.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,292.78 : 18,338.81 = 11,614.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,292.78/18,338.81 = 11,614.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,292.78x = 18,338.81 × 11,614.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,292.78x = 212,991,649.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,991,649.36/13,292.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,023.11

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