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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,416.06, 20,111.94 and 8,211

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,416.06, 20,111.94 and 8,211 is: 12,309.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,416.06 : 20,111.94 = 8,211 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,416.06/20,111.94 = 8,211/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,416.06x = 20,111.94 × 8,211
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,416.06x = 165,139,139.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,139,139.34/13,416.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,309.06

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