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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,755.20, 20,632.80 and 8,214.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,755.20, 20,632.80 and 8,214.80 is: 12,322.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,755.20 : 20,632.80 = 8,214.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,755.20/20,632.80 = 8,214.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,755.20x = 20,632.80 × 8,214.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,755.20x = 169,494,325.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,494,325.44/13,755.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,322.20

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