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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,827.63, 20,741.42 and 11,041.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,827.63, 20,741.42 and 11,041.25 is: 16,561.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,827.63 : 20,741.42 = 11,041.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,827.63/20,741.42 = 11,041.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,827.63x = 20,741.42 × 11,041.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,827.63x = 229,011,044.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,011,044.66/13,827.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,561.84

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