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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,595.18, 20,392.97 and 8,363.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,595.18, 20,392.97 and 8,363.69 is: 12,545.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,595.18 : 20,392.97 = 8,363.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,595.18/20,392.97 = 8,363.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,595.18x = 20,392.97 × 8,363.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,595.18x = 170,560,411.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,560,411.95/13,595.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,545.66

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