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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,381.98, 18,449.62 and 11,513.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,381.98, 18,449.62 and 11,513.63 is: 15,873.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,381.98 : 18,449.62 = 11,513.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,381.98/18,449.62 = 11,513.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,381.98x = 18,449.62 × 11,513.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,381.98x = 212,422,098.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,422,098.32/13,381.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,873.74

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