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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,655.52, 18,804.96 and 11,862.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,655.52, 18,804.96 and 11,862.18 is: 16,335.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,655.52 : 18,804.96 = 11,862.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,655.52/18,804.96 = 11,862.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,655.52x = 18,804.96 × 11,862.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,655.52x = 223,067,820.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,067,820.41/13,655.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,335.36

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