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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,717.76, 18,913.30 and 11,197.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,717.76, 18,913.30 and 11,197.31 is: 15,438.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,717.76 : 18,913.30 = 11,197.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,717.76/18,913.30 = 11,197.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,717.76x = 18,913.30 × 11,197.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,717.76x = 211,777,960.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,777,960.66/13,717.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,438.24

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