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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,372.98, 18,489.95 and 11,712.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,372.98, 18,489.95 and 11,712.23 is: 16,193.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,372.98 : 18,489.95 = 11,712.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,372.98/18,489.95 = 11,712.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,372.98x = 18,489.95 × 11,712.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,372.98x = 216,558,547.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,558,547.09/13,372.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,193.74

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