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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,521.08, 20,296.20 and 11,353.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,521.08, 20,296.20 and 11,353.52 is: 17,042.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,521.08 : 20,296.20 = 11,353.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,521.08/20,296.20 = 11,353.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,521.08x = 20,296.20 × 11,353.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,521.08x = 230,433,312.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,433,312.62/13,521.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,042.52

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