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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,852.94, 20,872.92 and 11,441.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,852.94, 20,872.92 and 11,441.78 is: 17,239.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,852.94 : 20,872.92 = 11,441.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,852.94/20,872.92 = 11,441.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,852.94x = 20,872.92 × 11,441.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,852.94x = 238,823,358.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,823,358.60/13,852.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,239.90

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