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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,955.60, 20,905.05 and 8,674.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,955.60, 20,905.05 and 8,674.40 is: 12,993.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,955.60 : 20,905.05 = 8,674.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,955.60/20,905.05 = 8,674.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,955.60x = 20,905.05 × 8,674.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,955.60x = 181,338,765.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,338,765.72/13,955.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,993.98

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