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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,686.61, 20,568.39 and 8,140.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,686.61, 20,568.39 and 8,140.96 is: 12,234.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,686.61 : 20,568.39 = 8,140.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,686.61/20,568.39 = 8,140.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,686.61x = 20,568.39 × 8,140.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,686.61x = 167,446,440.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,446,440.25/13,686.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,234.33

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