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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,552.27, 20,312.68 and 8,010.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,552.27, 20,312.68 and 8,010.28 is: 12,006.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,552.27 : 20,312.68 = 8,010.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,552.27/20,312.68 = 8,010.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,552.27x = 20,312.68 × 8,010.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,552.27x = 162,710,183.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,710,183.00/13,552.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,006.12

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