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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,835.71, 20,758.80 and 8,293.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,835.71, 20,758.80 and 8,293.03 is: 12,442.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,835.71 : 20,758.80 = 8,293.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,835.71/20,758.80 = 8,293.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,835.71x = 20,758.80 × 8,293.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,835.71x = 172,153,351.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,153,351.16/13,835.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,442.68

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