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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,347.18, 20,013.93 and 7,801.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,347.18, 20,013.93 and 7,801.74 is: 11,698.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,347.18 : 20,013.93 = 7,801.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,347.18/20,013.93 = 7,801.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,347.18x = 20,013.93 × 7,801.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,347.18x = 156,143,478.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,143,478.24/13,347.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,698.61

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