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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,423.70, 20,112.69 and 8,736.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,423.70, 20,112.69 and 8,736.59 is: 13,090.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,423.70 : 20,112.69 = 8,736.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,423.70/20,112.69 = 8,736.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,423.70x = 20,112.69 × 8,736.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,423.70x = 175,716,326.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,716,326.33/13,423.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,090.01

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