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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,960.40, 20,904.15 and 9,003.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,960.40, 20,904.15 and 9,003.20 is: 13,481.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,960.40 : 20,904.15 = 9,003.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,960.40/20,904.15 = 9,003.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,960.40x = 20,904.15 × 9,003.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,960.40x = 188,204,243.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,204,243.28/13,960.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,481.29

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