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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,632.78, 18,808.83 and 8,920.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,632.78, 18,808.83 and 8,920.20 is: 12,306.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,632.78 : 18,808.83 = 8,920.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,632.78/18,808.83 = 8,920.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,632.78x = 18,808.83 × 8,920.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,632.78x = 167,778,525.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,778,525.37/13,632.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,306.99

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