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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,562.52, 20,349.92 and 8,026.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,562.52, 20,349.92 and 8,026.66 is: 12,043.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,562.52 : 20,349.92 = 8,026.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,562.52/20,349.92 = 8,026.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,562.52x = 20,349.92 × 8,026.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,562.52x = 163,341,848.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,341,848.73/13,562.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,043.63

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