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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,477.85, 18,616.33 and 11,360.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,477.85, 18,616.33 and 11,360.44 is: 15,691.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,477.85 : 18,616.33 = 11,360.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,477.85/18,616.33 = 11,360.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,477.85x = 18,616.33 × 11,360.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,477.85x = 211,489,699.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,489,699.99/13,477.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,691.65

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