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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,970.60, 20,931.30 and 7,382.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,970.60, 20,931.30 and 7,382.28 is: 11,060.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,970.60 : 20,931.30 = 7,382.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,970.60/20,931.30 = 7,382.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,970.60x = 20,931.30 × 7,382.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,970.60x = 154,520,717.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,520,717.36/13,970.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,060.42

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