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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,661.32, 18,861.34 and 11,149.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,661.32, 18,861.34 and 11,149.43 is: 15,393.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,661.32 : 18,861.34 = 11,149.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,661.32/18,861.34 = 11,149.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,661.32x = 18,861.34 × 11,149.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,661.32x = 210,293,131.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,293,131.55/13,661.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,393.33

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