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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,337.03, 20,012.52 and 8,655.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,337.03, 20,012.52 and 8,655.93 is: 12,988.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,337.03 : 20,012.52 = 8,655.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,337.03/20,012.52 = 8,655.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,337.03x = 20,012.52 × 8,655.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,337.03x = 173,226,972.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,226,972.24/13,337.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,988.42

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