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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,786.53, 20,679.38 and 8,202.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,786.53, 20,679.38 and 8,202.49 is: 12,303.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,786.53 : 20,679.38 = 8,202.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,786.53/20,679.38 = 8,202.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,786.53x = 20,679.38 × 8,202.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,786.53x = 169,622,380.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,622,380.80/13,786.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,303.49

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