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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,357.28, 20,006.76 and 8,147.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,357.28, 20,006.76 and 8,147.36 is: 12,203.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,357.28 : 20,006.76 = 8,147.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,357.28/20,006.76 = 8,147.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,357.28x = 20,006.76 × 8,147.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,357.28x = 163,002,276.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,002,276.15/13,357.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,203.25

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