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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,481.84, 20,204.32 and 8,554.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,481.84, 20,204.32 and 8,554.94 is: 12,820.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,481.84 : 20,204.32 = 8,554.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,481.84/20,204.32 = 8,554.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,481.84x = 20,204.32 × 8,554.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,481.84x = 172,846,745.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,846,745.34/13,481.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,820.71

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