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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,835.23, 20,758.07 and 8,292.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,835.23, 20,758.07 and 8,292.54 is: 12,441.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,835.23 : 20,758.07 = 8,292.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,835.23/20,758.07 = 8,292.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,835.23x = 20,758.07 × 8,292.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,835.23x = 172,137,224.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,137,224.37/13,835.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,441.95

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