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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,659.73, 20,485.84 and 8,654.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,659.73, 20,485.84 and 8,654.59 is: 12,979.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,659.73 : 20,485.84 = 8,654.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,659.73/20,485.84 = 8,654.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,659.73x = 20,485.84 × 8,654.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,659.73x = 177,296,400.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,296,400.30/13,659.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,979.50

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