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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,920.06, 20,827.78 and 9,768.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,920.06, 20,827.78 and 9,768.17 is: 14,615.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,920.06 : 20,827.78 = 9,768.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,920.06/20,827.78 = 9,768.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,920.06x = 20,827.78 × 9,768.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,920.06x = 203,449,295.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,449,295.76/13,920.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,615.55

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