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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,970.81, 20,956.27 and 13,270.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,970.81, 20,956.27 and 13,270.06 is: 19,905.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,970.81 : 20,956.27 = 13,270.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,970.81/20,956.27 = 13,270.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,970.81x = 20,956.27 × 13,270.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,970.81x = 278,090,978.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,090,978.18/13,970.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,905.14

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