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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,468.76, 18,571.84 and 11,578.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,468.76, 18,571.84 and 11,578.20 is: 15,964.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,468.76 : 18,571.84 = 11,578.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,468.76/18,571.84 = 11,578.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,468.76x = 18,571.84 × 11,578.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,468.76x = 215,028,477.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,028,477.89/13,468.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,964.98

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