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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,512.31, 20,226.94 and 11,519.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,512.31, 20,226.94 and 11,519.41 is: 17,243.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,512.31 : 20,226.94 = 11,519.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,512.31/20,226.94 = 11,519.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,512.31x = 20,226.94 × 11,519.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,512.31x = 233,002,414.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,002,414.91/13,512.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,243.71

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