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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,905.71, 20,852.33 and 8,286.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,905.71, 20,852.33 and 8,286.02 is: 12,425.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,905.71 : 20,852.33 = 8,286.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,905.71/20,852.33 = 8,286.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,905.71x = 20,852.33 × 8,286.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,905.71x = 172,782,677.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,782,677.73/13,905.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,425.31

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