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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,437.84, 20,066.20 and 10,977.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,437.84, 20,066.20 and 10,977.52 is: 16,392.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,437.84 : 20,066.20 = 10,977.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,437.84/20,066.20 = 10,977.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,437.84x = 20,066.20 × 10,977.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,437.84x = 220,277,111.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,277,111.82/13,437.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,392.30

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