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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,552.06, 20,368.20 and 11,226.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,552.06, 20,368.20 and 11,226.97 is: 16,873.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,552.06 : 20,368.20 = 11,226.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,552.06/20,368.20 = 11,226.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,552.06x = 20,368.20 × 11,226.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,552.06x = 228,673,170.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,673,170.35/13,552.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,873.68

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