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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,972.80, 20,959.20 and 12,331.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,972.80, 20,959.20 and 12,331.20 is: 18,496.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,972.80 : 20,959.20 = 12,331.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,972.80/20,959.20 = 12,331.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,972.80x = 20,959.20 × 12,331.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,972.80x = 258,452,087.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,452,087.04/13,972.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,496.80

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