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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,429.48, 20,176.72 and 11,854.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,429.48, 20,176.72 and 11,854.84 is: 17,810.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,429.48 : 20,176.72 = 11,854.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,429.48/20,176.72 = 11,854.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,429.48x = 20,176.72 × 11,854.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,429.48x = 239,191,707.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,191,707.25/13,429.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,810.95

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