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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,990.68, 20,958.12 and 8,441.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,990.68, 20,958.12 and 8,441.10 is: 12,644.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,990.68 : 20,958.12 = 8,441.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,990.68/20,958.12 = 8,441.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,990.68x = 20,958.12 × 8,441.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,990.68x = 176,909,586.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,909,586.73/13,990.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,644.82

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