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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,921.40, 20,903.70 and 8,089.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,921.40, 20,903.70 and 8,089.40 is: 12,146.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,921.40 : 20,903.70 = 8,089.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,921.40/20,903.70 = 8,089.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,921.40x = 20,903.70 × 8,089.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,921.40x = 169,098,390.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,098,390.78/13,921.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,146.65

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