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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,408.28, 18,486.40 and 11,139.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,408.28, 18,486.40 and 11,139.20 is: 15,357.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,408.28 : 18,486.40 = 11,139.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,408.28/18,486.40 = 11,139.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,408.28x = 18,486.40 × 11,139.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,408.28x = 205,923,706.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,923,706.88/13,408.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,357.95

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