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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,573.46, 20,452.65 and 11,162.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,573.46, 20,452.65 and 11,162.30 is: 16,819.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,573.46 : 20,452.65 = 11,162.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,573.46/20,452.65 = 11,162.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,573.46x = 20,452.65 × 11,162.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,573.46x = 228,298,512.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,298,512.83/13,573.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,819.48

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