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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,544.68, 20,326.62 and 8,617.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,544.68, 20,326.62 and 8,617.96 is: 12,933.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,544.68 : 20,326.62 = 8,617.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,544.68/20,326.62 = 8,617.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,544.68x = 20,326.62 × 8,617.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,544.68x = 175,173,998.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,173,998.10/13,544.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,933.05

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