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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,518.30, 20,277.45 and 7,686.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,518.30, 20,277.45 and 7,686.30 is: 11,529.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,518.30 : 20,277.45 = 7,686.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,518.30/20,277.45 = 7,686.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,518.30x = 20,277.45 × 7,686.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,518.30x = 155,858,563.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,858,563.94/13,518.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,529.45

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