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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,835.32, 20,752.74 and 8,290.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,835.32, 20,752.74 and 8,290.12 is: 12,435.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,835.32 : 20,752.74 = 8,290.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,835.32/20,752.74 = 8,290.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,835.32x = 20,752.74 × 8,290.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,835.32x = 172,042,704.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,042,704.93/13,835.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,435.04

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