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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,764.03, 18,985.91 and 11,999.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,764.03, 18,985.91 and 11,999.85 is: 16,552.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,764.03 : 18,985.91 = 11,999.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,764.03/18,985.91 = 11,999.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,764.03x = 18,985.91 × 11,999.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,764.03x = 227,828,012.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,828,012.11/13,764.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,552.42

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