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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,940.70, 20,904.33 and 8,098.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,940.70, 20,904.33 and 8,098.98 is: 12,144.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,940.70 : 20,904.33 = 8,098.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,940.70/20,904.33 = 8,098.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,940.70x = 20,904.33 × 8,098.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,940.70x = 169,303,750.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,303,750.58/13,940.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,144.57

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