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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,960.54, 19,245.62 and 9,980.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,960.54, 19,245.62 and 9,980.20 is: 13,758.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,960.54 : 19,245.62 = 9,980.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,960.54/19,245.62 = 9,980.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,960.54x = 19,245.62 × 9,980.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,960.54x = 192,075,136.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,075,136.72/13,960.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,758.43

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