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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,365.64, 18,432.39 and 11,476.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,365.64, 18,432.39 and 11,476.63 is: 15,827.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,365.64 : 18,432.39 = 11,476.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,365.64/18,432.39 = 11,476.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,365.64x = 18,432.39 × 11,476.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,365.64x = 211,541,720.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,541,720.05/13,365.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,827.28

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