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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,972.61, 20,962.34 and 11,478.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,972.61, 20,962.34 and 11,478.02 is: 17,219.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,972.61 : 20,962.34 = 11,478.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,972.61/20,962.34 = 11,478.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,972.61x = 20,962.34 × 11,478.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,972.61x = 240,606,081.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,606,081.65/13,972.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,219.83

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