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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,835.04, 20,771.02 and 8,223.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,835.04, 20,771.02 and 8,223.18 is: 12,345.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,835.04 : 20,771.02 = 8,223.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,835.04/20,771.02 = 8,223.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,835.04x = 20,771.02 × 8,223.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,835.04x = 170,803,836.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,803,836.24/13,835.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,345.74

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