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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,927.18, 20,869.83 and 8,374.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,927.18, 20,869.83 and 8,374.45 is: 12,549.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,927.18 : 20,869.83 = 8,374.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,927.18/20,869.83 = 8,374.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,927.18x = 20,869.83 × 8,374.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,927.18x = 174,773,347.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,773,347.84/13,927.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,549.08

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