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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,759.71, 18,954.37 and 11,736.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,759.71, 18,954.37 and 11,736.53 is: 16,167.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,759.71 : 18,954.37 = 11,736.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,759.71/18,954.37 = 11,736.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,759.71x = 18,954.37 × 11,736.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,759.71x = 222,458,523.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,458,523.11/13,759.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,167.39

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