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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,558.08, 20,239.44 and 11,808

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,558.08, 20,239.44 and 11,808 is: 17,626.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,558.08 : 20,239.44 = 11,808 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,558.08/20,239.44 = 11,808/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,558.08x = 20,239.44 × 11,808
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,558.08x = 238,987,307.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,987,307.52/13,558.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,626.93

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