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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,567.90, 20,327.93 and 11,883.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,567.90, 20,327.93 and 11,883.23 is: 17,803.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,567.90 : 20,327.93 = 11,883.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,567.90/20,327.93 = 11,883.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,567.90x = 20,327.93 × 11,883.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,567.90x = 241,561,467.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,561,467.61/13,567.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,803.90

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