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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,361.76, 18,419.37 and 11,464.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,361.76, 18,419.37 and 11,464.20 is: 15,803.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,361.76 : 18,419.37 = 11,464.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,361.76/18,419.37 = 11,464.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,361.76x = 18,419.37 × 11,464.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,361.76x = 211,163,341.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,163,341.55/13,361.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,803.56

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