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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,963.10, 20,926.40 and 12,002.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,963.10, 20,926.40 and 12,002.09 is: 17,987.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,963.10 : 20,926.40 = 12,002.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,963.10/20,926.40 = 12,002.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,963.10x = 20,926.40 × 12,002.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,963.10x = 251,160,371.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,160,371.53/13,963.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,987.44

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