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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,315.40, 20,002.80 and 11,128.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,315.40, 20,002.80 and 11,128.40 is: 16,717.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,315.40 : 20,002.80 = 11,128.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,315.40/20,002.80 = 11,128.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,315.40x = 20,002.80 × 11,128.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,315.40x = 222,599,159.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,599,159.52/13,315.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,717.42

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