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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,377.72, 20,055.27 and 8,436.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,377.72, 20,055.27 and 8,436.47 is: 12,647.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,377.72 : 20,055.27 = 8,436.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,377.72/20,055.27 = 8,436.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,377.72x = 20,055.27 × 8,436.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,377.72x = 169,195,583.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,195,583.42/13,377.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,647.57

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