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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,512.76, 20,291.54 and 8,351.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,512.76, 20,291.54 and 8,351.44 is: 12,541.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,512.76 : 20,291.54 = 8,351.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,512.76/20,291.54 = 8,351.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,512.76x = 20,291.54 × 8,351.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,512.76x = 169,463,578.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,463,578.82/13,512.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,541.00

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