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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,805.66, 20,708.40 and 8,260.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,805.66, 20,708.40 and 8,260.55 is: 12,390.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,805.66 : 20,708.40 = 8,260.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,805.66/20,708.40 = 8,260.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,805.66x = 20,708.40 × 8,260.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,805.66x = 171,062,670.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,062,670.08/13,805.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,390.77

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