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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,960.35, 20,947.61 and 9,283.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,960.35, 20,947.61 and 9,283.61 is: 13,930.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,960.35 : 20,947.61 = 9,283.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,960.35/20,947.61 = 9,283.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,960.35x = 20,947.61 × 9,283.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,960.35x = 194,469,517.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,469,517.25/13,960.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,930.13

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