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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,607.24, 20,410.86 and 8,989.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,607.24, 20,410.86 and 8,989.16 is: 13,483.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,607.24 : 20,410.86 = 8,989.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,607.24/20,410.86 = 8,989.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,607.24x = 20,410.86 × 8,989.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,607.24x = 183,476,486.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,476,486.28/13,607.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,483.74

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