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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,971.60, 20,908.80 and 12,805.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,971.60, 20,908.80 and 12,805.20 is: 19,163.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,971.60 : 20,908.80 = 12,805.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,971.60/20,908.80 = 12,805.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,971.60x = 20,908.80 × 12,805.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,971.60x = 267,741,365.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,741,365.76/13,971.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,163.26

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