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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,459.80, 20,218.80 and 11,383.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,459.80, 20,218.80 and 11,383.92 is: 17,100.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,459.80 : 20,218.80 = 11,383.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,459.80/20,218.80 = 11,383.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,459.80x = 20,218.80 × 11,383.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,459.80x = 230,169,201.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,169,201.70/13,459.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,100.49

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