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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,505.64, 18,628.68 and 11,734.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,505.64, 18,628.68 and 11,734.20 is: 16,185.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,505.64 : 18,628.68 = 11,734.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,505.64/18,628.68 = 11,734.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,505.64x = 18,628.68 × 11,734.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,505.64x = 218,592,656.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,592,656.86/13,505.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,185.29

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