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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,608.52, 20,394.42 and 10,311.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,608.52, 20,394.42 and 10,311.28 is: 15,453.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,608.52 : 20,394.42 = 10,311.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,608.52/20,394.42 = 10,311.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,608.52x = 20,394.42 × 10,311.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,608.52x = 210,292,575.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,292,575.06/13,608.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,453.01

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