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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,507.49, 18,623 and 11,075.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,507.49, 18,623 and 11,075.89 is: 15,270.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,507.49 : 18,623 = 11,075.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,507.49/18,623 = 11,075.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,507.49x = 18,623 × 11,075.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,507.49x = 206,266,299.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,266,299.47/13,507.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,270.51

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