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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,512.25, 20,290.79 and 8,350.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,512.25, 20,290.79 and 8,350.93 is: 12,540.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,512.25 : 20,290.79 = 8,350.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,512.25/20,290.79 = 8,350.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,512.25x = 20,290.79 × 8,350.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,512.25x = 169,446,966.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,446,966.93/13,512.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,540.25

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