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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,939.58, 20,895.24 and 8,366.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,939.58, 20,895.24 and 8,366.82 is: 12,541.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,939.58 : 20,895.24 = 8,366.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,939.58/20,895.24 = 8,366.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,939.58x = 20,895.24 × 8,366.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,939.58x = 174,826,711.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,826,711.94/13,939.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,541.75

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