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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,750.60, 20,625.90 and 8,825.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,750.60, 20,625.90 and 8,825.80 is: 13,238.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,750.60 : 20,625.90 = 8,825.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,750.60/20,625.90 = 8,825.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,750.60x = 20,625.90 × 8,825.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,750.60x = 182,040,068.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,040,068.22/13,750.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,238.70

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