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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,841.11, 20,745.92 and 12,171.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,841.11, 20,745.92 and 12,171.97 is: 18,244.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,841.11 : 20,745.92 = 12,171.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,841.11/20,745.92 = 12,171.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,841.11x = 20,745.92 × 12,171.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,841.11x = 252,518,715.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,518,715.86/13,841.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,244.11

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