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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,729.32, 20,590.83 and 8,184.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,729.32, 20,590.83 and 8,184.24 is: 12,274.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,729.32 : 20,590.83 = 8,184.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,729.32/20,590.83 = 8,184.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,729.32x = 20,590.83 × 8,184.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,729.32x = 168,520,294.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,520,294.52/13,729.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,274.48

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