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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,872.81, 20,814.46 and 8,330.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,872.81, 20,814.46 and 8,330.02 is: 12,498.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,872.81 : 20,814.46 = 8,330.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,872.81/20,814.46 = 8,330.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,872.81x = 20,814.46 × 8,330.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,872.81x = 173,384,795.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,384,795.23/13,872.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,498.17

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