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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,955.20, 20,926.20 and 8,113.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,955.20, 20,926.20 and 8,113.60 is: 12,166.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,955.20 : 20,926.20 = 8,113.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,955.20/20,926.20 = 8,113.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,955.20x = 20,926.20 × 8,113.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,955.20x = 169,786,816.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,786,816.32/13,955.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,166.56

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