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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,778.37, 20,652.91 and 8,764.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,778.37, 20,652.91 and 8,764.97 is: 13,138.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,778.37 : 20,652.91 = 8,764.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,778.37/20,652.91 = 8,764.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,778.37x = 20,652.91 × 8,764.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,778.37x = 181,022,033.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,022,033.30/13,778.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,138.14

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