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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,752.36, 18,905.30 and 11,831.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,752.36, 18,905.30 and 11,831.18 is: 16,264.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,752.36 : 18,905.30 = 11,831.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,752.36/18,905.30 = 11,831.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,752.36x = 18,905.30 × 11,831.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,752.36x = 223,671,853.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,671,853.57/13,752.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,264.25

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