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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,872.96, 20,802.72 and 7,292.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,872.96, 20,802.72 and 7,292.64 is: 10,935.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,872.96 : 20,802.72 = 7,292.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,872.96/20,802.72 = 7,292.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,872.96x = 20,802.72 × 7,292.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,872.96x = 151,706,747.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,706,747.98/13,872.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,935.43

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