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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,548.82, 20,325.34 and 8,006.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,548.82, 20,325.34 and 8,006.16 is: 12,010.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,548.82 : 20,325.34 = 8,006.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,548.82/20,325.34 = 8,006.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,548.82x = 20,325.34 × 8,006.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,548.82x = 162,727,782.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,727,782.44/13,548.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,010.48

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