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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,581.88, 20,356.48 and 11,793.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,581.88, 20,356.48 and 11,793.88 is: 17,676.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,581.88 : 20,356.48 = 11,793.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,581.88/20,356.48 = 11,793.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,581.88x = 20,356.48 × 11,793.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,581.88x = 240,081,882.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,081,882.34/13,581.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,676.63

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