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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,426.92, 18,540.36 and 11,200.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,426.92, 18,540.36 and 11,200.47 is: 15,465.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,426.92 : 18,540.36 = 11,200.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,426.92/18,540.36 = 11,200.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,426.92x = 18,540.36 × 11,200.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,426.92x = 207,660,653.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,660,653.27/13,426.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,465.99

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