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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,960.70, 20,941.05 and 8,123.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,960.70, 20,941.05 and 8,123.90 is: 12,185.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,960.70 : 20,941.05 = 8,123.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,960.70/20,941.05 = 8,123.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,960.70x = 20,941.05 × 8,123.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,960.70x = 170,122,996.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,122,996.10/13,960.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,185.85

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