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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,545.21, 20,266.65 and 8,001.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,545.21, 20,266.65 and 8,001.57 is: 11,972.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,545.21 : 20,266.65 = 8,001.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,545.21/20,266.65 = 8,001.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,545.21x = 20,266.65 × 8,001.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,545.21x = 162,165,018.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,165,018.64/13,545.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,972.13

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