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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,848.78, 20,768.31 and 8,575.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,848.78, 20,768.31 and 8,575.68 is: 12,860.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,848.78 : 20,768.31 = 8,575.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,848.78/20,768.31 = 8,575.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,848.78x = 20,768.31 × 8,575.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,848.78x = 178,102,380.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,102,380.70/13,848.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,860.51

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