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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,593.70, 18,748.48 and 11,231.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,593.70, 18,748.48 and 11,231.74 is: 15,490.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,593.70 : 18,748.48 = 11,231.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,593.70/18,748.48 = 11,231.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,593.70x = 18,748.48 × 11,231.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,593.70x = 210,577,930.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,577,930.93/13,593.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,490.85

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