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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,702.37, 20,511.63 and 8,776.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,702.37, 20,511.63 and 8,776.76 is: 13,138.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,702.37 : 20,511.63 = 8,776.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,702.37/20,511.63 = 8,776.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,702.37x = 20,511.63 × 8,776.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,702.37x = 180,025,551.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,025,551.16/13,702.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,138.28

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