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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,436.20, 20,107.40 and 11,350.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,436.20, 20,107.40 and 11,350.26 is: 16,985.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,436.20 : 20,107.40 = 11,350.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,436.20/20,107.40 = 11,350.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,436.20x = 20,107.40 × 11,350.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,436.20x = 228,224,193.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,224,193.10/13,436.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,985.76

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