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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,991.20, 20,983.34 and 8,723.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,991.20, 20,983.34 and 8,723.50 is: 13,083.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,991.20 : 20,983.34 = 8,723.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,991.20/20,983.34 = 8,723.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,991.20x = 20,983.34 × 8,723.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,991.20x = 183,048,166.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,048,166.49/13,991.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,083.09

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