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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,950.90, 20,955.51 and 11,763.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,950.90, 20,955.51 and 11,763.90 is: 17,670.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,950.90 : 20,955.51 = 11,763.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,950.90/20,955.51 = 11,763.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,950.90x = 20,955.51 × 11,763.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,950.90x = 246,518,524.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,518,524.09/13,950.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,670.44

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