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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,357.80, 18,415.62 and 11,258.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,357.80, 18,415.62 and 11,258.28 is: 15,521.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,357.80 : 18,415.62 = 11,258.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,357.80/18,415.62 = 11,258.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,357.80x = 18,415.62 × 11,258.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,357.80x = 207,328,206.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,328,206.33/13,357.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,521.13

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