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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,941.58, 20,898.24 and 8,368.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,941.58, 20,898.24 and 8,368.82 is: 12,544.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,941.58 : 20,898.24 = 8,368.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,941.58/20,898.24 = 8,368.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,941.58x = 20,898.24 × 8,368.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,941.58x = 174,893,608.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,893,608.88/13,941.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,544.75

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