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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,494.24, 20,252.88 and 10,775.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,494.24, 20,252.88 and 10,775.52 is: 16,172.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,494.24 : 20,252.88 = 10,775.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,494.24/20,252.88 = 10,775.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,494.24x = 20,252.88 × 10,775.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,494.24x = 218,235,313.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,235,313.50/13,494.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,172.48

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