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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,925.66, 20,870.26 and 12,069.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,925.66, 20,870.26 and 12,069.14 is: 18,087.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,925.66 : 20,870.26 = 12,069.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,925.66/20,870.26 = 12,069.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,925.66x = 20,870.26 × 12,069.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,925.66x = 251,885,955.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,885,955.25/13,925.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,087.91

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