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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,570.34, 18,707.96 and 11,171.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,570.34, 18,707.96 and 11,171.93 is: 15,401.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,570.34 : 18,707.96 = 11,171.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,570.34/18,707.96 = 11,171.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,570.34x = 18,707.96 × 11,171.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,570.34x = 209,003,953.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,003,953.95/13,570.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,401.53

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