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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,511.47, 18,640.48 and 9,028.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,511.47, 18,640.48 and 9,028.12 is: 12,455.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,511.47 : 18,640.48 = 9,028.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,511.47/18,640.48 = 9,028.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,511.47x = 18,640.48 × 9,028.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,511.47x = 168,288,490.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,288,490.30/13,511.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,455.23

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