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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,440.67, 20,158.30 and 8,440.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,440.67, 20,158.30 and 8,440.81 is: 12,659.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,440.67 : 20,158.30 = 8,440.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,440.67/20,158.30 = 8,440.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,440.67x = 20,158.30 × 8,440.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,440.67x = 170,152,380.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,152,380.22/13,440.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,659.52

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