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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,429.80, 18,514.98 and 11,330.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,429.80, 18,514.98 and 11,330.28 is: 15,620.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,429.80 : 18,514.98 = 11,330.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,429.80/18,514.98 = 11,330.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,429.80x = 18,514.98 × 11,330.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,429.80x = 209,779,907.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,779,907.59/13,429.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,620.48

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