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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,973.69, 20,960.59 and 13,272.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,973.69, 20,960.59 and 13,272.94 is: 19,909.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,973.69 : 20,960.59 = 13,272.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,973.69/20,960.59 = 13,272.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,973.69x = 20,960.59 × 13,272.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,973.69x = 278,208,653.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,208,653.43/13,973.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,909.46

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