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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,548.49, 18,655.37 and 11,860.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,548.49, 18,655.37 and 11,860.45 is: 16,331.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,548.49 : 18,655.37 = 11,860.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,548.49/18,655.37 = 11,860.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,548.49x = 18,655.37 × 11,860.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,548.49x = 221,261,083.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,261,083.12/13,548.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,331.05

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