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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,931.22, 20,902.14 and 8,388.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,931.22, 20,902.14 and 8,388.50 is: 12,585.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,931.22 : 20,902.14 = 8,388.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,931.22/20,902.14 = 8,388.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,931.22x = 20,902.14 × 8,388.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,931.22x = 175,337,601.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,337,601.39/13,931.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,585.95

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