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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,878.56, 20,791.20 and 11,630.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,878.56, 20,791.20 and 11,630.72 is: 17,423.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,878.56 : 20,791.20 = 11,630.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,878.56/20,791.20 = 11,630.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,878.56x = 20,791.20 × 11,630.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,878.56x = 241,816,625.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,816,625.66/13,878.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,423.75

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