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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,734.91, 18,939.99 and 11,752.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,734.91, 18,939.99 and 11,752.03 is: 16,205.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,734.91 : 18,939.99 = 11,752.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,734.91/18,939.99 = 11,752.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,734.91x = 18,939.99 × 11,752.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,734.91x = 222,583,330.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,583,330.68/13,734.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,205.66

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