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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,895.48, 20,818.96 and 11,570.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,895.48, 20,818.96 and 11,570.45 is: 17,335.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,895.48 : 20,818.96 = 11,570.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,895.48/20,818.96 = 11,570.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,895.48x = 20,818.96 × 11,570.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,895.48x = 240,884,602.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,884,602.71/13,895.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,335.46

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