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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,867.68, 20,808.02 and 8,029.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,867.68, 20,808.02 and 8,029.20 is: 12,047.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,867.68 : 20,808.02 = 8,029.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,867.68/20,808.02 = 8,029.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,867.68x = 20,808.02 × 8,029.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,867.68x = 167,071,754.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,071,754.18/13,867.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,047.56

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