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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,583.70, 20,375.55 and 11,121.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,583.70, 20,375.55 and 11,121.30 is: 16,681.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,583.70 : 20,375.55 = 11,121.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,583.70/20,375.55 = 11,121.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,583.70x = 20,375.55 × 11,121.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,583.70x = 226,602,604.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,602,604.22/13,583.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,681.95

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