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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,624.44, 20,422.62 and 8,076.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,624.44, 20,422.62 and 8,076.84 is: 12,106.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,624.44 : 20,422.62 = 8,076.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,624.44/20,422.62 = 8,076.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,624.44x = 20,422.62 × 8,076.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,624.44x = 164,950,234.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,950,234.12/13,624.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,106.94

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