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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,477.82, 18,588.39 and 11,316.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,477.82, 18,588.39 and 11,316.02 is: 15,606.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,477.82 : 18,588.39 = 11,316.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,477.82/18,588.39 = 11,316.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,477.82x = 18,588.39 × 11,316.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,477.82x = 210,346,593.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,346,593.01/13,477.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,606.87

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