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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,814.80, 20,697.90 and 11,336.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,814.80, 20,697.90 and 11,336.20 is: 16,984.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,814.80 : 20,697.90 = 11,336.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,814.80/20,697.90 = 11,336.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,814.80x = 20,697.90 × 11,336.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,814.80x = 234,635,533.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,635,533.98/13,814.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,984.36

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