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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,929.76, 20,867.30 and 8,074.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,929.76, 20,867.30 and 8,074.07 is: 12,095.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,929.76 : 20,867.30 = 8,074.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,929.76/20,867.30 = 8,074.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,929.76x = 20,867.30 × 8,074.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,929.76x = 168,484,040.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,484,040.91/13,929.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,095.26

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