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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,447.60, 20,171.40 and 11,503.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,447.60, 20,171.40 and 11,503.60 is: 17,255.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,447.60 : 20,171.40 = 11,503.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,447.60/20,171.40 = 11,503.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,447.60x = 20,171.40 × 11,503.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,447.60x = 232,043,717.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,043,717.04/13,447.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,255.40

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