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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,910.29, 20,837.61 and 8,360.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,910.29, 20,837.61 and 8,360.62 is: 12,524.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,910.29 : 20,837.61 = 8,360.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,910.29/20,837.61 = 8,360.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,910.29x = 20,837.61 × 8,360.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,910.29x = 174,215,338.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,215,338.92/13,910.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,524.21

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