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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,755.96, 20,633.94 and 7,908.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,755.96, 20,633.94 and 7,908.84 is: 11,863.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,755.96 : 20,633.94 = 7,908.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,755.96/20,633.94 = 7,908.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,755.96x = 20,633.94 × 7,908.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,755.96x = 163,190,530.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,190,530.03/13,755.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,863.26

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