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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,963.80, 20,945.70 and 9,298.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,963.80, 20,945.70 and 9,298.20 is: 13,947.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,963.80 : 20,945.70 = 9,298.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,963.80/20,945.70 = 9,298.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,963.80x = 20,945.70 × 9,298.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,963.80x = 194,757,307.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,757,307.74/13,963.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,947.30

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