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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,653.72, 18,836.03 and 11,146.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,653.72, 18,836.03 and 11,146.19 is: 15,376.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,653.72 : 18,836.03 = 11,146.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,653.72/18,836.03 = 11,146.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,653.72x = 18,836.03 × 11,146.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,653.72x = 209,949,875.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,949,875.05/13,653.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,376.76

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