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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,759.99, 20,639.22 and 8,495.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,759.99, 20,639.22 and 8,495.98 is: 12,743.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,759.99 : 20,639.22 = 8,495.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,759.99/20,639.22 = 8,495.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,759.99x = 20,639.22 × 8,495.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,759.99x = 175,350,400.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,350,400.34/13,759.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,743.50

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