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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,752, 18,960.04 and 11,231.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,752, 18,960.04 and 11,231.44 is: 15,484.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,752 : 18,960.04 = 11,231.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,752/18,960.04 = 11,231.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,752x = 18,960.04 × 11,231.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,752x = 212,948,551.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,948,551.66/13,752
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,484.92

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