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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,944.52, 20,793.77 and 12,009.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,944.52, 20,793.77 and 12,009.16 is: 17,907.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,944.52 : 20,793.77 = 12,009.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,944.52/20,793.77 = 12,009.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,944.52x = 20,793.77 × 12,009.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,944.52x = 249,715,710.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,715,710.93/13,944.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,907.80

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