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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,422.54, 18,488.34 and 11,295.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,422.54, 18,488.34 and 11,295.48 is: 15,558.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,422.54 : 18,488.34 = 11,295.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,422.54/18,488.34 = 11,295.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,422.54x = 18,488.34 × 11,295.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,422.54x = 208,834,674.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,834,674.70/13,422.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,558.51

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