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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,427.51, 18,534.95 and 11,531.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,427.51, 18,534.95 and 11,531.48 is: 15,917.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,427.51 : 18,534.95 = 11,531.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,427.51/18,534.95 = 11,531.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,427.51x = 18,534.95 × 11,531.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,427.51x = 213,735,298.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,735,298.14/13,427.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,917.72

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