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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,848.82, 20,752.99 and 6,826.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,848.82, 20,752.99 and 6,826.74 is: 10,230.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,848.82 : 20,752.99 = 6,826.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,848.82/20,752.99 = 6,826.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,848.82x = 20,752.99 × 6,826.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,848.82x = 141,675,266.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,675,266.95/13,848.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,230.13

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