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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,734.45, 20,552.40 and 11,891.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,734.45, 20,552.40 and 11,891.88 is: 17,795.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,734.45 : 20,552.40 = 11,891.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,734.45/20,552.40 = 11,891.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,734.45x = 20,552.40 × 11,891.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,734.45x = 244,406,674.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,406,674.51/13,734.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,795.16

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