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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,552.80, 20,329.20 and 11,912.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,552.80, 20,329.20 and 11,912.55 is: 17,868.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,552.80 : 20,329.20 = 11,912.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,552.80/20,329.20 = 11,912.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,552.80x = 20,329.20 × 11,912.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,552.80x = 242,172,611.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,172,611.46/13,552.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,868.83

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