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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,377.72, 20,027.70 and 11,161.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,377.72, 20,027.70 and 11,161.56 is: 16,709.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,377.72 : 20,027.70 = 11,161.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,377.72/20,027.70 = 11,161.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,377.72x = 20,027.70 × 11,161.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,377.72x = 223,540,375.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,540,375.21/13,377.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,709.90

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