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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,712.09, 18,905.06 and 11,247.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,712.09, 18,905.06 and 11,247.32 is: 15,506.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,712.09 : 18,905.06 = 11,247.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,712.09/18,905.06 = 11,247.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,712.09x = 18,905.06 × 11,247.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,712.09x = 212,631,108.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,631,108.68/13,712.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,506.84

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