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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,955.73, 20,896.25 and 11,741.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,955.73, 20,896.25 and 11,741.39 is: 17,580.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,955.73 : 20,896.25 = 11,741.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,955.73/20,896.25 = 11,741.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,955.73x = 20,896.25 × 11,741.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,955.73x = 245,350,935.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,350,935.96/13,955.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,580.66

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