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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,458.69, 20,209.91 and 8,297.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,458.69, 20,209.91 and 8,297.37 is: 12,459.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,458.69 : 20,209.91 = 8,297.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,458.69/20,209.91 = 8,297.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,458.69x = 20,209.91 × 8,297.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,458.69x = 167,689,059.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,689,059.45/13,458.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,459.54

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