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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,368.78, 18,436.59 and 11,479.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,368.78, 18,436.59 and 11,479.73 is: 15,831.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,368.78 : 18,436.59 = 11,479.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,368.78/18,436.59 = 11,479.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,368.78x = 18,436.59 × 11,479.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,368.78x = 211,646,983.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,646,983.14/13,368.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,831.44

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