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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,810.80, 20,704.05 and 8,266.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,810.80, 20,704.05 and 8,266.35 is: 12,392.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,810.80 : 20,704.05 = 8,266.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,810.80/20,704.05 = 8,266.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,810.80x = 20,704.05 × 8,266.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,810.80x = 171,146,923.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,146,923.72/13,810.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,392.25

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