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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,807.80, 20,711.70 and 12,310.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,807.80, 20,711.70 and 12,310.20 is: 18,465.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,807.80 : 20,711.70 = 12,310.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,807.80/20,711.70 = 12,310.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,807.80x = 20,711.70 × 12,310.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,807.80x = 254,965,169.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,965,169.34/13,807.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,465.30

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