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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,973.40, 20,960.10 and 13,244.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,973.40, 20,960.10 and 13,244.40 is: 19,866.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,973.40 : 20,960.10 = 13,244.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,973.40/20,960.10 = 13,244.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,973.40x = 20,960.10 × 13,244.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,973.40x = 277,603,948.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,603,948.44/13,973.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,866.60

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