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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,690.83, 18,888.69 and 11,168.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,690.83, 18,888.69 and 11,168.55 is: 15,408.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,690.83 : 18,888.69 = 11,168.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,690.83/18,888.69 = 11,168.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,690.83x = 18,888.69 × 11,168.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,690.83x = 210,959,278.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,959,278.70/13,690.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,408.80

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