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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,452.53, 18,569.52 and 11,556.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,452.53, 18,569.52 and 11,556.52 is: 15,952.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,452.53 : 18,569.52 = 11,556.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,452.53/18,569.52 = 11,556.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,452.53x = 18,569.52 × 11,556.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,452.53x = 214,598,982.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,598,982.85/13,452.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,952.32

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