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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,827.22, 20,738.79 and 6,805.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,827.22, 20,738.79 and 6,805.33 is: 10,206.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,827.22 : 20,738.79 = 6,805.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,827.22/20,738.79 = 6,805.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,827.22x = 20,738.79 × 6,805.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,827.22x = 141,134,309.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,134,309.75/13,827.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,206.99

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