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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,919.80, 20,879.70 and 8,390.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,919.80, 20,879.70 and 8,390.20 is: 12,585.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,919.80 : 20,879.70 = 8,390.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,919.80/20,879.70 = 8,390.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,919.80x = 20,879.70 × 8,390.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,919.80x = 175,184,858.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,184,858.94/13,919.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,585.30

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