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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,921.70, 20,882.55 and 13,273.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,921.70, 20,882.55 and 13,273.70 is: 19,910.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,921.70 : 20,882.55 = 13,273.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,921.70/20,882.55 = 13,273.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,921.70x = 20,882.55 × 13,273.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,921.70x = 277,188,703.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,188,703.94/13,921.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,910.55

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