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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,908.80, 20,863.20 and 8,003.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,908.80, 20,863.20 and 8,003.90 is: 12,005.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,908.80 : 20,863.20 = 8,003.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,908.80/20,863.20 = 8,003.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,908.80x = 20,863.20 × 8,003.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,908.80x = 166,986,966.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,986,966.48/13,908.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,005.85

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