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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,689.39, 18,886.73 and 11,167.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,689.39, 18,886.73 and 11,167.15 is: 15,406.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,689.39 : 18,886.73 = 11,167.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,689.39/18,886.73 = 11,167.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,689.39x = 18,886.73 × 11,167.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,689.39x = 210,910,946.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,910,946.92/13,689.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,406.89

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