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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,958.20, 20,937.30 and 13,310.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,958.20, 20,937.30 and 13,310.20 is: 19,965.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,958.20 : 20,937.30 = 13,310.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,958.20/20,937.30 = 13,310.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,958.20x = 20,937.30 × 13,310.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,958.20x = 278,679,650.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,679,650.46/13,958.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,965.30

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