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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,615.13, 18,730.55 and 13,031.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,615.13, 18,730.55 and 13,031.93 is: 17,928.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,615.13 : 18,730.55 = 13,031.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,615.13/18,730.55 = 13,031.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,615.13x = 18,730.55 × 13,031.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,615.13x = 244,095,216.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,095,216.46/13,615.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,928.23

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