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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,511.20, 20,266.80 and 11,372.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,511.20, 20,266.80 and 11,372.80 is: 17,059.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,511.20 : 20,266.80 = 11,372.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,511.20/20,266.80 = 11,372.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,511.20x = 20,266.80 × 11,372.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,511.20x = 230,490,263.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,490,263.04/13,511.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,059.20

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