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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,735.59, 18,968.55 and 11,734.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,735.59, 18,968.55 and 11,734.47 is: 16,205.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,735.59 : 18,968.55 = 11,734.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,735.59/18,968.55 = 11,734.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,735.59x = 18,968.55 × 11,734.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,735.59x = 222,585,880.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,585,880.92/13,735.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,205.05

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