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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,618.29, 18,781.95 and 11,498.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,618.29, 18,781.95 and 11,498.73 is: 15,858.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,618.29 : 18,781.95 = 11,498.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,618.29/18,781.95 = 11,498.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,618.29x = 18,781.95 × 11,498.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,618.29x = 215,968,571.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,968,571.92/13,618.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,858.71

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