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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,961.70, 20,942.55 and 8,124.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,961.70, 20,942.55 and 8,124.90 is: 12,187.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,961.70 : 20,942.55 = 8,124.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,961.70/20,942.55 = 8,124.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,961.70x = 20,942.55 × 8,124.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,961.70x = 170,156,124.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,156,124.50/13,961.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,187.35

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