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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,518.09, 18,555.68 and 11,992.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,518.09, 18,555.68 and 11,992.66 is: 16,461.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,518.09 : 18,555.68 = 11,992.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,518.09/18,555.68 = 11,992.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,518.09x = 18,555.68 × 11,992.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,518.09x = 222,531,944.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,531,944.90/13,518.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,461.79

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