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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,441.68, 20,149.56 and 8,496

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,441.68, 20,149.56 and 8,496 is: 12,735.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,441.68 : 20,149.56 = 8,496 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,441.68/20,149.56 = 8,496/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,441.68x = 20,149.56 × 8,496
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,441.68x = 171,190,661.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,190,661.76/13,441.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,735.81

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