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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,337.80, 20,006.70 and 11,223.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,337.80, 20,006.70 and 11,223.70 is: 16,835.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,337.80 : 20,006.70 = 11,223.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,337.80/20,006.70 = 11,223.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,337.80x = 20,006.70 × 11,223.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,337.80x = 224,549,198.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,549,198.79/13,337.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,835.55

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