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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,956.59, 20,897.61 and 11,742.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,956.59, 20,897.61 and 11,742.25 is: 17,582.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,956.59 : 20,897.61 = 11,742.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,956.59/20,897.61 = 11,742.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,956.59x = 20,897.61 × 11,742.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,956.59x = 245,384,961.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,384,961.02/13,956.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,582.01

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