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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,822.08, 20,710.86 and 8,272.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,822.08, 20,710.86 and 8,272.81 is: 12,395.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,822.08 : 20,710.86 = 8,272.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,822.08/20,710.86 = 8,272.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,822.08x = 20,710.86 × 8,272.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,822.08x = 171,337,009.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,337,009.72/13,822.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,395.89

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