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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,611.40, 20,394.72 and 8,406.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,611.40, 20,394.72 and 8,406.52 is: 12,595.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,611.40 : 20,394.72 = 8,406.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,611.40/20,394.72 = 8,406.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,611.40x = 20,394.72 × 8,406.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,611.40x = 171,448,621.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,448,621.57/13,611.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,595.96

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