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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,623.26, 18,802.31 and 11,350.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,623.26, 18,802.31 and 11,350.98 is: 15,666.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,623.26 : 18,802.31 = 11,350.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,623.26/18,802.31 = 11,350.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,623.26x = 18,802.31 × 11,350.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,623.26x = 213,424,588.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,424,588.01/13,623.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,666.20

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