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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,412.91, 18,467.73 and 11,392.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,412.91, 18,467.73 and 11,392.20 is: 15,685.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,412.91 : 18,467.73 = 11,392.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,412.91/18,467.73 = 11,392.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,412.91x = 18,467.73 × 11,392.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,412.91x = 210,388,073.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,388,073.71/13,412.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,685.49

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