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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,952.40, 20,928.60 and 12,883.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,952.40, 20,928.60 and 12,883.20 is: 19,324.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,952.40 : 20,928.60 = 12,883.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,952.40/20,928.60 = 12,883.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,952.40x = 20,928.60 × 12,883.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,952.40x = 269,627,339.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,627,339.52/13,952.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,324.80

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