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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,669.48, 20,477.58 and 8,656.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,669.48, 20,477.58 and 8,656.48 is: 12,967.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,669.48 : 20,477.58 = 8,656.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,669.48/20,477.58 = 8,656.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,669.48x = 20,477.58 × 8,656.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,669.48x = 177,263,761.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,263,761.72/13,669.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,967.85

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