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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,922.42, 20,883.77 and 11,145.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,922.42, 20,883.77 and 11,145.47 is: 16,718.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,922.42 : 20,883.77 = 11,145.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,922.42/20,883.77 = 11,145.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,922.42x = 20,883.77 × 11,145.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,922.42x = 232,759,376.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,759,376.29/13,922.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,718.31

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