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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,805.80, 20,693.34 and 8,266.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,805.80, 20,693.34 and 8,266.60 is: 12,390.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,805.80 : 20,693.34 = 8,266.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,805.80/20,693.34 = 8,266.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,805.80x = 20,693.34 × 8,266.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,805.80x = 171,063,564.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,063,564.44/13,805.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,390.70

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