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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,416.04, 20,097.88 and 8,785

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,416.04, 20,097.88 and 8,785 is: 13,160.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,416.04 : 20,097.88 = 8,785 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,416.04/20,097.88 = 8,785/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,416.04x = 20,097.88 × 8,785
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,416.04x = 176,559,875.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,559,875.80/13,416.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,160.36

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