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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,966.40, 20,906.40 and 12,411.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,966.40, 20,906.40 and 12,411.20 is: 18,578.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,966.40 : 20,906.40 = 12,411.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,966.40/20,906.40 = 12,411.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,966.40x = 20,906.40 × 12,411.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,966.40x = 259,473,511.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,473,511.68/13,966.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,578.41

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