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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,557.80, 20,309.70 and 11,934.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,557.80, 20,309.70 and 11,934.20 is: 17,877.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,557.80 : 20,309.70 = 11,934.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,557.80/20,309.70 = 11,934.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,557.80x = 20,309.70 × 11,934.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,557.80x = 242,380,021.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,380,021.74/13,557.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,877.53

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