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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,959.80, 20,939.70 and 12,836.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,959.80, 20,939.70 and 12,836.60 is: 19,254.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,959.80 : 20,939.70 = 12,836.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,959.80/20,939.70 = 12,836.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,959.80x = 20,939.70 × 12,836.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,959.80x = 268,794,553.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,794,553.02/13,959.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,254.90

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