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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,474.10, 20,211.15 and 11,287.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,474.10, 20,211.15 and 11,287.10 is: 16,930.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,474.10 : 20,211.15 = 11,287.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,474.10/20,211.15 = 11,287.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,474.10x = 20,211.15 × 11,287.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,474.10x = 228,125,271.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,125,271.17/13,474.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,930.65

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