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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,999.68, 20,962.44 and 8,445.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,999.68, 20,962.44 and 8,445.60 is: 12,646.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,999.68 : 20,962.44 = 8,445.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,999.68/20,962.44 = 8,445.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,999.68x = 20,962.44 × 8,445.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,999.68x = 177,040,383.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,040,383.26/13,999.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,646.03

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