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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,869.76, 20,752.80 and 8,029.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,869.76, 20,752.80 and 8,029.12 is: 12,013.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,869.76 : 20,752.80 = 8,029.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,869.76/20,752.80 = 8,029.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,869.76x = 20,752.80 × 8,029.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,869.76x = 166,626,721.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,626,721.54/13,869.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,013.67

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