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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,777.08, 18,963.36 and 11,514.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,777.08, 18,963.36 and 11,514.12 is: 15,848.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,777.08 : 18,963.36 = 11,514.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,777.08/18,963.36 = 11,514.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,777.08x = 18,963.36 × 11,514.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,777.08x = 218,346,402.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,346,402.64/13,777.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,848.53

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