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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,347.10, 20,002.15 and 11,362.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,347.10, 20,002.15 and 11,362.40 is: 17,027.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,347.10 : 20,002.15 = 11,362.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,347.10/20,002.15 = 11,362.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,347.10x = 20,002.15 × 11,362.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,347.10x = 227,272,429.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,272,429.16/13,347.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,027.85

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