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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,673.60, 20,510.40 and 11,340.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,673.60, 20,510.40 and 11,340.80 is: 17,011.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,673.60 : 20,510.40 = 11,340.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,673.60/20,510.40 = 11,340.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,673.60x = 20,510.40 × 11,340.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,673.60x = 232,604,344.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,604,344.32/13,673.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,011.20

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