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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,296.85, 18,354.35 and 11,878.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,296.85, 18,354.35 and 11,878.07 is: 16,395.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,296.85 : 18,354.35 = 11,878.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,296.85/18,354.35 = 11,878.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,296.85x = 18,354.35 × 11,878.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,296.85x = 218,014,194.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,014,194.71/13,296.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,395.93

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