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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,338.26, 20,027.94 and 11,285.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,338.26, 20,027.94 and 11,285.24 is: 16,945.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,338.26 : 20,027.94 = 11,285.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,338.26/20,027.94 = 11,285.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,338.26x = 20,027.94 × 11,285.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,338.26x = 226,020,109.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,020,109.61/13,338.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,945.25

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