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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,435.74, 18,534.87 and 11,569.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,435.74, 18,534.87 and 11,569.50 is: 15,960.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,435.74 : 18,534.87 = 11,569.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,435.74/18,534.87 = 11,569.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,435.74x = 18,534.87 × 11,569.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,435.74x = 214,439,178.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,439,178.47/13,435.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,960.35

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