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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,540.23, 18,676.22 and 11,518.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,540.23, 18,676.22 and 11,518.47 is: 15,887.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,540.23 : 18,676.22 = 11,518.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,540.23/18,676.22 = 11,518.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,540.23x = 18,676.22 × 11,518.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,540.23x = 215,121,422.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,121,422.19/13,540.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,887.58

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