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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,863.80, 20,795.70 and 8,015.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,863.80, 20,795.70 and 8,015.60 is: 12,023.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,863.80 : 20,795.70 = 8,015.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,863.80/20,795.70 = 8,015.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,863.80x = 20,795.70 × 8,015.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,863.80x = 166,690,012.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,690,012.92/13,863.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,023.40

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