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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,959.47, 21,043.83 and 13,031.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,959.47, 21,043.83 and 13,031.52 is: 19,644.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,959.47 : 21,043.83 = 13,031.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,959.47/21,043.83 = 13,031.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,959.47x = 21,043.83 × 13,031.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,959.47x = 274,233,091.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,233,091.52/13,959.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,644.95

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