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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,715.16, 20,526.66 and 7,863

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,715.16, 20,526.66 and 7,863 is: 11,768.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,715.16 : 20,526.66 = 7,863 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,715.16/20,526.66 = 7,863/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,715.16x = 20,526.66 × 7,863
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,715.16x = 161,401,127.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,401,127.58/13,715.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,768.08

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