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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,427.64, 20,107.20 and 11,230.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,427.64, 20,107.20 and 11,230.92 is: 16,817.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,427.64 : 20,107.20 = 11,230.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,427.64/20,107.20 = 11,230.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,427.64x = 20,107.20 × 11,230.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,427.64x = 225,822,354.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,822,354.62/13,427.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,817.72

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