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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,544.89, 20,310.95 and 8,793.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,544.89, 20,310.95 and 8,793.36 is: 13,185.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,544.89 : 20,310.95 = 8,793.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,544.89/20,310.95 = 8,793.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,544.89x = 20,310.95 × 8,793.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,544.89x = 178,601,517.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,601,517.28/13,544.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,185.90

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