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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,536.79, 20,311.25 and 8,605.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,536.79, 20,311.25 and 8,605.15 is: 12,911.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,536.79 : 20,311.25 = 8,605.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,536.79/20,311.25 = 8,605.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,536.79x = 20,311.25 × 8,605.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,536.79x = 174,781,309.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,781,309.91/13,536.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,911.58

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