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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,637.34, 20,446.86 and 11,008.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,637.34, 20,446.86 and 11,008.08 is: 16,504.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,637.34 : 20,446.86 = 11,008.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,637.34/20,446.86 = 11,008.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,637.34x = 20,446.86 × 11,008.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,637.34x = 225,080,670.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,080,670.63/13,637.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,504.73

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