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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,542.32, 20,301.06 and 8,597

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,542.32, 20,301.06 and 8,597 is: 12,887.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,542.32 : 20,301.06 = 8,597 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,542.32/20,301.06 = 8,597/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,542.32x = 20,301.06 × 8,597
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,542.32x = 174,528,212.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,528,212.82/13,542.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,887.62

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