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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,864.02, 20,803.35 and 8,024.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,864.02, 20,803.35 and 8,024.70 is: 12,041.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,864.02 : 20,803.35 = 8,024.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,864.02/20,803.35 = 8,024.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,864.02x = 20,803.35 × 8,024.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,864.02x = 166,940,642.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,940,642.75/13,864.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,041.29

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