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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,977.16, 20,933.44 and 8,418.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,977.16, 20,933.44 and 8,418.24 is: 12,607.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,977.16 : 20,933.44 = 8,418.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,977.16/20,933.44 = 8,418.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,977.16x = 20,933.44 × 8,418.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,977.16x = 176,222,721.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,222,721.95/13,977.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,607.91

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