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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,615.98, 20,423.97 and 11,905.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,615.98, 20,423.97 and 11,905.26 is: 17,857.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,615.98 : 20,423.97 = 11,905.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,615.98/20,423.97 = 11,905.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,615.98x = 20,423.97 × 11,905.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,615.98x = 243,152,673.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,152,673.08/13,615.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,857.89

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