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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,544.29, 20,267.17 and 11,182.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,544.29, 20,267.17 and 11,182.33 is: 16,732.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,544.29 : 20,267.17 = 11,182.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,544.29/20,267.17 = 11,182.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,544.29x = 20,267.17 × 11,182.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,544.29x = 226,634,183.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,634,183.11/13,544.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,732.82

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