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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,932.06, 20,892.10 and 8,659.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,932.06, 20,892.10 and 8,659.16 is: 12,985.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,932.06 : 20,892.10 = 8,659.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,932.06/20,892.10 = 8,659.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,932.06x = 20,892.10 × 8,659.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,932.06x = 180,908,036.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,908,036.64/13,932.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,985.02

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