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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,640.88, 18,809.64 and 11,856.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,640.88, 18,809.64 and 11,856.72 is: 16,349.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,640.88 : 18,809.64 = 11,856.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,640.88/18,809.64 = 11,856.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,640.88x = 18,809.64 × 11,856.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,640.88x = 223,020,634.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,020,634.78/13,640.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,349.43

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