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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,733.67, 20,551.26 and 11,891.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,733.67, 20,551.26 and 11,891.13 is: 17,794.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,733.67 : 20,551.26 = 11,891.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,733.67/20,551.26 = 11,891.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,733.67x = 20,551.26 × 11,891.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,733.67x = 244,377,704.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,377,704.32/13,733.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,794.06

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