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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,563.36, 20,362.32 and 11,524.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,563.36, 20,362.32 and 11,524.32 is: 17,301.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,563.36 : 20,362.32 = 11,524.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,563.36/20,362.32 = 11,524.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,563.36x = 20,362.32 × 11,524.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,563.36x = 234,661,891.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,661,891.62/13,563.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,301.16

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