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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,495.60, 20,219.10 and 11,551.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,495.60, 20,219.10 and 11,551.60 is: 17,306.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,495.60 : 20,219.10 = 11,551.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,495.60/20,219.10 = 11,551.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,495.60x = 20,219.10 × 11,551.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,495.60x = 233,562,955.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,562,955.56/13,495.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,306.60

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