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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,429.23, 20,176.35 and 11,854.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,429.23, 20,176.35 and 11,854.59 is: 17,810.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,429.23 : 20,176.35 = 11,854.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,429.23/20,176.35 = 11,854.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,429.23x = 20,176.35 × 11,854.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,429.23x = 239,182,297.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,182,297.67/13,429.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,810.57

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