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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,951.80, 20,976.30 and 11,813.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,951.80, 20,976.30 and 11,813.40 is: 17,761.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,951.80 : 20,976.30 = 11,813.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,951.80/20,976.30 = 11,813.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,951.80x = 20,976.30 × 11,813.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,951.80x = 247,801,422.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,801,422.42/13,951.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,761.25

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