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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,642.80, 20,433.96 and 11,033.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,642.80, 20,433.96 and 11,033.52 is: 16,525.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,642.80 : 20,433.96 = 11,033.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,642.80/20,433.96 = 11,033.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,642.80x = 20,433.96 × 11,033.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,642.80x = 225,458,506.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,458,506.34/13,642.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,525.82

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