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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,943.08, 20,924.70 and 8,091.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,943.08, 20,924.70 and 8,091.88 is: 12,143.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,943.08 : 20,924.70 = 8,091.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,943.08/20,924.70 = 8,091.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,943.08x = 20,924.70 × 8,091.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,943.08x = 169,320,161.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,320,161.44/13,943.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,143.67

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