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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,635.98, 18,808.68 and 11,614.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,635.98, 18,808.68 and 11,614.22 is: 16,019.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,635.98 : 18,808.68 = 11,614.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,635.98/18,808.68 = 11,614.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,635.98x = 18,808.68 × 11,614.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,635.98x = 218,448,147.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,448,147.43/13,635.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,019.98

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