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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,445.40, 20,171.70 and 11,994.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,445.40, 20,171.70 and 11,994.60 is: 17,995.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,445.40 : 20,171.70 = 11,994.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,445.40/20,171.70 = 11,994.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,445.40x = 20,171.70 × 11,994.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,445.40x = 241,951,472.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,951,472.82/13,445.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,995.11

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