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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,336.60, 20,004.90 and 8,411.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,336.60, 20,004.90 and 8,411.80 is: 12,617.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,336.60 : 20,004.90 = 8,411.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,336.60/20,004.90 = 8,411.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,336.60x = 20,004.90 × 8,411.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,336.60x = 168,277,217.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,277,217.82/13,336.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,617.70

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