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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,806.80, 20,694.84 and 8,267.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,806.80, 20,694.84 and 8,267.60 is: 12,392.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,806.80 : 20,694.84 = 8,267.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,806.80/20,694.84 = 8,267.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,806.80x = 20,694.84 × 8,267.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,806.80x = 171,096,659.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,096,659.18/13,806.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,392.20

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