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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,663.36, 20,533.56 and 8,117.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,663.36, 20,533.56 and 8,117.68 is: 12,199.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,663.36 : 20,533.56 = 8,117.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,663.36/20,533.56 = 8,117.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,663.36x = 20,533.56 × 8,117.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,663.36x = 166,684,869.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,684,869.34/13,663.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,199.41

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