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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,963.20, 20,944.80 and 13,315.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,963.20, 20,944.80 and 13,315.20 is: 19,972.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,963.20 : 20,944.80 = 13,315.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,963.20/20,944.80 = 13,315.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,963.20x = 20,944.80 × 13,315.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,963.20x = 278,884,200.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,884,200.96/13,963.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,972.80

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