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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,881, 20,788.14 and 7,939.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,881, 20,788.14 and 7,939.89 is: 11,890.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,881 : 20,788.14 = 7,939.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,881/20,788.14 = 7,939.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,881x = 20,788.14 × 7,939.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,881x = 165,055,544.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,055,544.90/13,881
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,890.75

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