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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,945.60, 20,918.40 and 12,414.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,945.60, 20,918.40 and 12,414.70 is: 18,622.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,945.60 : 20,918.40 = 12,414.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,945.60/20,918.40 = 12,414.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,945.60x = 20,918.40 × 12,414.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,945.60x = 259,695,660.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,695,660.48/13,945.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,622.05

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