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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,633.51, 20,459.68 and 8,955.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,633.51, 20,459.68 and 8,955.76 is: 13,439.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,633.51 : 20,459.68 = 8,955.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,633.51/20,459.68 = 8,955.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,633.51x = 20,459.68 × 8,955.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,633.51x = 183,231,983.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,231,983.76/13,633.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,439.82

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