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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,710.78, 20,598.96 and 8,790

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,710.78, 20,598.96 and 8,790 is: 13,206.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,710.78 : 20,598.96 = 8,790 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,710.78/20,598.96 = 8,790/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,710.78x = 20,598.96 × 8,790
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,710.78x = 181,064,858.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,064,858.40/13,710.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,206.02

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