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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,973.80, 20,960.70 and 8,444.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,973.80, 20,960.70 and 8,444.20 is: 12,666.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,973.80 : 20,960.70 = 8,444.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,973.80/20,960.70 = 8,444.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,973.80x = 20,960.70 × 8,444.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,973.80x = 176,996,342.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,996,342.94/13,973.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,666.30

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