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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,922.62, 20,901.76 and 11,960.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,922.62, 20,901.76 and 11,960.80 is: 17,956.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,922.62 : 20,901.76 = 11,960.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,922.62/20,901.76 = 11,960.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,922.62x = 20,901.76 × 11,960.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,922.62x = 250,001,741.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,001,741.11/13,922.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,956.52

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