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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,359.40, 20,012.70 and 11,717.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,359.40, 20,012.70 and 11,717.80 is: 17,553.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,359.40 : 20,012.70 = 11,717.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,359.40/20,012.70 = 11,717.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,359.40x = 20,012.70 × 11,717.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,359.40x = 234,504,816.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,504,816.06/13,359.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,553.54

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