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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,709.79, 20,535.96 and 8,754.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,709.79, 20,535.96 and 8,754.18 is: 13,112.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,709.79 : 20,535.96 = 8,754.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,709.79/20,535.96 = 8,754.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,709.79x = 20,535.96 × 8,754.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,709.79x = 179,775,446.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,775,446.13/13,709.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,112.92

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