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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,431.39, 20,111.04 and 8,737.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,431.39, 20,111.04 and 8,737.44 is: 13,082.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,431.39 : 20,111.04 = 8,737.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,431.39/20,111.04 = 8,737.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,431.39x = 20,111.04 × 8,737.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,431.39x = 175,719,005.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,719,005.34/13,431.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,082.71

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