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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,867.54, 20,806.50 and 7,199.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,867.54, 20,806.50 and 7,199.87 is: 10,802.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,867.54 : 20,806.50 = 7,199.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,867.54/20,806.50 = 7,199.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,867.54x = 20,806.50 × 7,199.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,867.54x = 149,804,089.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,804,089.60/13,867.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,802.50

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