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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,778.08, 20,679.36 and 9,084.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,778.08, 20,679.36 and 9,084.96 is: 13,635.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,778.08 : 20,679.36 = 9,084.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,778.08/20,679.36 = 9,084.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,778.08x = 20,679.36 × 9,084.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,778.08x = 187,871,158.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,871,158.43/13,778.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,635.51

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