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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,624.47, 20,451.29 and 11,058.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,624.47, 20,451.29 and 11,058.39 is: 16,599.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,624.47 : 20,451.29 = 11,058.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,624.47/20,451.29 = 11,058.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,624.47x = 20,451.29 × 11,058.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,624.47x = 226,158,285.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,158,285.53/13,624.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,599.42

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