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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,745.79, 18,935.25 and 11,722.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,745.79, 18,935.25 and 11,722.62 is: 16,148.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,745.79 : 18,935.25 = 11,722.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,745.79/18,935.25 = 11,722.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,745.79x = 18,935.25 × 11,722.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,745.79x = 221,970,740.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,970,740.36/13,745.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,148.27

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