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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,961.23, 20,919.94 and 11,872.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,961.23, 20,919.94 and 11,872.64 is: 17,790.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,961.23 : 20,919.94 = 11,872.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,961.23/20,919.94 = 11,872.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,961.23x = 20,919.94 × 11,872.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,961.23x = 248,374,939.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,374,939.06/13,961.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,790.34

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