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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,831.48, 20,729.46 and 8,287.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,831.48, 20,729.46 and 8,287.96 is: 12,421.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,831.48 : 20,729.46 = 8,287.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,831.48/20,729.46 = 8,287.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,831.48x = 20,729.46 × 8,287.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,831.48x = 171,804,935.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,804,935.30/13,831.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,421.30

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