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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,358.70, 20,038.05 and 11,220.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,358.70, 20,038.05 and 11,220.30 is: 16,830.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,358.70 : 20,038.05 = 11,220.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,358.70/20,038.05 = 11,220.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,358.70x = 20,038.05 × 11,220.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,358.70x = 224,832,932.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,832,932.42/13,358.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,830.45

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