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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,677.52, 20,501.96 and 7,747

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,677.52, 20,501.96 and 7,747 is: 11,612.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,677.52 : 20,501.96 = 7,747 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,677.52/20,501.96 = 7,747/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,677.52x = 20,501.96 × 7,747
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,677.52x = 158,828,684.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,828,684.12/13,677.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,612.39

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