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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,467.58, 20,197.62 and 8,054.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,467.58, 20,197.62 and 8,054.43 is: 12,079.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,467.58 : 20,197.62 = 8,054.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,467.58/20,197.62 = 8,054.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,467.58x = 20,197.62 × 8,054.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,467.58x = 162,680,316.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,680,316.46/13,467.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,079.40

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