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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,292.86, 18,352.02 and 11,816.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,292.86, 18,352.02 and 11,816.78 is: 16,314.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,292.86 : 18,352.02 = 11,816.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,292.86/18,352.02 = 11,816.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,292.86x = 18,352.02 × 11,816.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,292.86x = 216,861,782.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,861,782.90/13,292.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,314.16

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