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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,512.27, 20,254.63 and 7,656.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,512.27, 20,254.63 and 7,656.51 is: 11,476.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,512.27 : 20,254.63 = 7,656.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,512.27/20,254.63 = 7,656.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,512.27x = 20,254.63 × 7,656.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,512.27x = 155,079,656.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,079,656.73/13,512.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,476.95

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