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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,410, 20,137.72 and 8,738

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,410, 20,137.72 and 8,738 is: 13,121.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,410 : 20,137.72 = 8,738 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,410/20,137.72 = 8,738/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,410x = 20,137.72 × 8,738
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,410x = 175,963,397.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,963,397.36/13,410
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,121.80

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