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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,959.70, 20,939.55 and 13,311.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,959.70, 20,939.55 and 13,311.70 is: 19,967.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,959.70 : 20,939.55 = 13,311.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,959.70/20,939.55 = 13,311.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,959.70x = 20,939.55 × 13,311.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,959.70x = 278,741,007.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,741,007.74/13,959.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,967.55

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