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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,792.61, 20,688.48 and 8,208.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,792.61, 20,688.48 and 8,208.56 is: 12,312.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,792.61 : 20,688.48 = 8,208.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,792.61/20,688.48 = 8,208.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,792.61x = 20,688.48 × 8,208.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,792.61x = 169,822,525.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,822,525.95/13,792.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,312.58

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