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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,849.62, 20,792.88 and 11,782.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,849.62, 20,792.88 and 11,782.91 is: 17,690.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,849.62 : 20,792.88 = 11,782.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,849.62/20,792.88 = 11,782.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,849.62x = 20,792.88 × 11,782.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,849.62x = 245,000,529.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,000,529.72/13,849.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,690.05

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