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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,960.80, 20,941.20 and 9,295.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,960.80, 20,941.20 and 9,295.20 is: 13,942.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,960.80 : 20,941.20 = 9,295.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,960.80/20,941.20 = 9,295.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,960.80x = 20,941.20 × 9,295.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,960.80x = 194,652,642.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,652,642.24/13,960.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,942.80

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