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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,955.80, 20,901.30 and 13,631.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,955.80, 20,901.30 and 13,631.80 is: 20,416.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,955.80 : 20,901.30 = 13,631.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,955.80/20,901.30 = 13,631.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,955.80x = 20,901.30 × 13,631.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,955.80x = 284,922,341.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,922,341.34/13,955.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,416.05

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