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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,711.77, 18,908.10 and 11,728.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,711.77, 18,908.10 and 11,728.89 is: 16,173.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,711.77 : 18,908.10 = 11,728.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,711.77/18,908.10 = 11,728.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,711.77x = 18,908.10 × 11,728.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,711.77x = 221,771,025.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,771,025.01/13,711.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,173.77

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