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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,924.40, 20,908.20 and 8,092.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,924.40, 20,908.20 and 8,092.40 is: 12,151.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,924.40 : 20,908.20 = 8,092.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,924.40/20,908.20 = 8,092.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,924.40x = 20,908.20 × 8,092.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,924.40x = 169,197,517.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,197,517.68/13,924.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,151.15

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