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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,848.78, 20,740.04 and 7,987.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,848.78, 20,740.04 and 7,987.62 is: 11,962.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,848.78 : 20,740.04 = 7,987.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,848.78/20,740.04 = 7,987.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,848.78x = 20,740.04 × 7,987.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,848.78x = 165,663,558.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,663,558.30/13,848.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,962.32

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