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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,680.04, 20,498.44 and 9,965.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,680.04, 20,498.44 and 9,965.16 is: 14,931.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,680.04 : 20,498.44 = 9,965.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,680.04/20,498.44 = 9,965.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,680.04x = 20,498.44 × 9,965.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,680.04x = 204,270,234.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,270,234.35/13,680.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,931.99

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