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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,571.34, 18,709.34 and 11,172.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,571.34, 18,709.34 and 11,172.93 is: 15,402.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,571.34 : 18,709.34 = 11,172.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,571.34/18,709.34 = 11,172.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,571.34x = 18,709.34 × 11,172.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,571.34x = 209,038,146.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,038,146.17/13,571.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,402.91

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