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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,702.96, 18,888.96 and 11,180.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,702.96, 18,888.96 and 11,180.62 is: 15,412.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,702.96 : 18,888.96 = 11,180.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,702.96/18,888.96 = 11,180.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,702.96x = 18,888.96 × 11,180.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,702.96x = 211,190,283.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,190,283.96/13,702.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,412.02

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