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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,375.60, 20,063.40 and 8,450.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,375.60, 20,063.40 and 8,450.80 is: 12,676.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,375.60 : 20,063.40 = 8,450.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,375.60/20,063.40 = 8,450.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,375.60x = 20,063.40 × 8,450.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,375.60x = 169,551,780.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,551,780.72/13,375.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,676.20

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