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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,525.69, 20,260.99 and 11,035.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,525.69, 20,260.99 and 11,035.75 is: 16,531.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,525.69 : 20,260.99 = 11,035.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,525.69/20,260.99 = 11,035.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,525.69x = 20,260.99 × 11,035.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,525.69x = 223,595,220.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,595,220.39/13,525.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,531.15

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