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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,926.70, 20,908.59 and 8,087.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,926.70, 20,908.59 and 8,087.50 is: 12,142.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,926.70 : 20,908.59 = 8,087.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,926.70/20,908.59 = 8,087.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,926.70x = 20,908.59 × 8,087.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,926.70x = 169,098,221.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,098,221.63/13,926.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,142.02

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