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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,960.48, 20,958.50 and 9,050.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,960.48, 20,958.50 and 9,050.66 is: 13,587.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,960.48 : 20,958.50 = 9,050.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,960.48/20,958.50 = 9,050.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,960.48x = 20,958.50 × 9,050.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,960.48x = 189,688,257.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,688,257.61/13,960.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,587.52

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