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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,675.61, 20,551.89 and 8,129.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,675.61, 20,551.89 and 8,129.95 is: 12,217.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,675.61 : 20,551.89 = 8,129.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,675.61/20,551.89 = 8,129.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,675.61x = 20,551.89 × 8,129.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,675.61x = 167,085,838.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,085,838.11/13,675.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,217.80

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