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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,948.60, 20,922.90 and 13,705.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,948.60, 20,922.90 and 13,705.60 is: 20,558.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,948.60 : 20,922.90 = 13,705.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,948.60/20,922.90 = 13,705.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,948.60x = 20,922.90 × 13,705.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,948.60x = 286,760,898.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,760,898.24/13,948.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,558.40

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