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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,713.78, 18,910.86 and 11,730.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,713.78, 18,910.86 and 11,730.90 is: 16,176.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,713.78 : 18,910.86 = 11,730.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,713.78/18,910.86 = 11,730.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,713.78x = 18,910.86 × 11,730.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,713.78x = 221,841,407.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,841,407.57/13,713.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,176.53

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