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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,906.70, 20,860.05 and 8,001.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,906.70, 20,860.05 and 8,001.80 is: 12,002.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,906.70 : 20,860.05 = 8,001.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,906.70/20,860.05 = 8,001.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,906.70x = 20,860.05 × 8,001.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,906.70x = 166,917,948.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,917,948.09/13,906.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,002.70

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