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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,524.96, 20,233.28 and 11,695.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,524.96, 20,233.28 and 11,695.84 is: 17,496.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,524.96 : 20,233.28 = 11,695.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,524.96/20,233.28 = 11,695.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,524.96x = 20,233.28 × 11,695.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,524.96x = 236,645,205.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,645,205.56/13,524.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,496.92

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