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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,449.80, 20,174.70 and 8,541.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,449.80, 20,174.70 and 8,541.20 is: 12,811.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,449.80 : 20,174.70 = 8,541.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,449.80/20,174.70 = 8,541.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,449.80x = 20,174.70 × 8,541.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,449.80x = 172,316,147.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,316,147.64/13,449.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,811.80

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