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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,630.88, 20,404.20 and 11,638.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,630.88, 20,404.20 and 11,638.28 is: 17,421.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,630.88 : 20,404.20 = 11,638.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,630.88/20,404.20 = 11,638.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,630.88x = 20,404.20 × 11,638.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,630.88x = 237,469,887.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,469,887.43/13,630.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,421.46

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