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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,728.11, 18,931.59 and 11,329.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,728.11, 18,931.59 and 11,329.70 is: 15,624.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,728.11 : 18,931.59 = 11,329.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,728.11/18,931.59 = 11,329.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,728.11x = 18,931.59 × 11,329.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,728.11x = 214,489,235.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,489,235.22/13,728.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,624.09

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