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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,788.78, 20,713.92 and 8,527.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,788.78, 20,713.92 and 8,527.68 is: 12,810.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,788.78 : 20,713.92 = 8,527.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,788.78/20,713.92 = 8,527.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,788.78x = 20,713.92 × 8,527.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,788.78x = 176,641,681.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,641,681.31/13,788.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,810.54

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