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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,866.68, 20,806.52 and 8,028.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,866.68, 20,806.52 and 8,028.20 is: 12,046.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,866.68 : 20,806.52 = 8,028.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,866.68/20,806.52 = 8,028.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,866.68x = 20,806.52 × 8,028.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,866.68x = 167,038,903.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,038,903.86/13,866.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,046.06

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