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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,660.80, 20,462.04 and 8,450.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,660.80, 20,462.04 and 8,450.88 is: 12,658.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,660.80 : 20,462.04 = 8,450.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,660.80/20,462.04 = 8,450.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,660.80x = 20,462.04 × 8,450.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,660.80x = 172,922,244.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,922,244.60/13,660.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,658.28

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