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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,631.94, 20,447.91 and 11,183.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,631.94, 20,447.91 and 11,183.73 is: 16,775.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,631.94 : 20,447.91 = 11,183.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,631.94/20,447.91 = 11,183.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,631.94x = 20,447.91 × 11,183.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,631.94x = 228,683,904.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,683,904.50/13,631.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,775.60

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