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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,668.98, 20,476.83 and 8,655.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,668.98, 20,476.83 and 8,655.98 is: 12,967.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,668.98 : 20,476.83 = 8,655.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,668.98/20,476.83 = 8,655.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,668.98x = 20,476.83 × 8,655.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,668.98x = 177,247,030.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,247,030.94/13,668.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,967.10

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