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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,955.40, 20,933.10 and 13,226.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,955.40, 20,933.10 and 13,226.40 is: 19,839.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,955.40 : 20,933.10 = 13,226.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,955.40/20,933.10 = 13,226.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,955.40x = 20,933.10 × 13,226.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,955.40x = 276,869,553.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,869,553.84/13,955.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,839.60

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