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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,381.74, 20,079.90 and 8,103.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,381.74, 20,079.90 and 8,103.78 is: 12,160.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,381.74 : 20,079.90 = 8,103.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,381.74/20,079.90 = 8,103.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,381.74x = 20,079.90 × 8,103.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,381.74x = 162,723,092.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,723,092.02/13,381.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,160.08

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