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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,423.10, 20,134.65 and 11,252.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,423.10, 20,134.65 and 11,252.30 is: 16,878.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,423.10 : 20,134.65 = 11,252.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,423.10/20,134.65 = 11,252.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,423.10x = 20,134.65 × 11,252.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,423.10x = 226,561,122.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,561,122.20/13,423.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,878.45

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