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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,934.96, 20,884.22 and 12,078.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,934.96, 20,884.22 and 12,078.44 is: 18,101.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,934.96 : 20,884.22 = 12,078.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,934.96/20,884.22 = 12,078.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,934.96x = 20,884.22 × 12,078.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,934.96x = 252,248,798.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,248,798.22/13,934.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,101.87

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