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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,410.24, 18,476.64 and 11,718.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,410.24, 18,476.64 and 11,718.72 is: 16,146.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,410.24 : 18,476.64 = 11,718.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,410.24/18,476.64 = 11,718.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,410.24x = 18,476.64 × 11,718.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,410.24x = 216,522,570.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,522,570.70/13,410.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,146.06

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