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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,565.60, 20,348.40 and 11,837.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,565.60, 20,348.40 and 11,837.60 is: 17,756.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,565.60 : 20,348.40 = 11,837.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,565.60/20,348.40 = 11,837.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,565.60x = 20,348.40 × 11,837.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,565.60x = 240,876,219.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,876,219.84/13,565.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,756.40

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