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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,524.87, 20,257.64 and 11,158.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,524.87, 20,257.64 and 11,158.26 is: 16,712.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,524.87 : 20,257.64 = 11,158.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,524.87/20,257.64 = 11,158.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,524.87x = 20,257.64 × 11,158.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,524.87x = 226,039,857.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,039,857.03/13,524.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,712.90

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