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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,957.28, 20,979.84 and 12,907.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,957.28, 20,979.84 and 12,907.52 is: 19,401.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,957.28 : 20,979.84 = 12,907.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,957.28/20,979.84 = 12,907.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,957.28x = 20,979.84 × 12,907.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,957.28x = 270,797,704.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,797,704.40/13,957.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,401.90

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