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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,968.77, 20,925.20 and 8,405.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,968.77, 20,925.20 and 8,405.28 is: 12,591.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,968.77 : 20,925.20 = 8,405.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,968.77/20,925.20 = 8,405.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,968.77x = 20,925.20 × 8,405.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,968.77x = 175,882,186.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,882,186.07/13,968.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,591.10

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