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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,639.83, 20,450.63 and 11,010.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,639.83, 20,450.63 and 11,010.57 is: 16,508.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,639.83 : 20,450.63 = 11,010.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,639.83/20,450.63 = 11,010.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,639.83x = 20,450.63 × 11,010.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,639.83x = 225,172,935.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,172,935.85/13,639.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,508.49

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