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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,406.26, 18,489.72 and 11,162.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,406.26, 18,489.72 and 11,162.56 is: 15,395.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,406.26 : 18,489.72 = 11,162.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,406.26/18,489.72 = 11,162.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,406.26x = 18,489.72 × 11,162.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,406.26x = 206,392,608.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,392,608.88/13,406.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,395.24

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