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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,960.04, 19,244.94 and 9,979.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,960.04, 19,244.94 and 9,979.70 is: 13,757.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,960.04 : 19,244.94 = 9,979.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,960.04/19,244.94 = 9,979.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,960.04x = 19,244.94 × 9,979.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,960.04x = 192,058,727.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,058,727.72/13,960.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,757.75

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