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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,558.68, 20,325.06 and 8,613

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,558.68, 20,325.06 and 8,613 is: 12,911.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,558.68 : 20,325.06 = 8,613 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,558.68/20,325.06 = 8,613/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,558.68x = 20,325.06 × 8,613
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,558.68x = 175,059,741.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,059,741.78/13,558.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,911.27

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