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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,983.20, 20,974.80 and 13,335.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,983.20, 20,974.80 and 13,335.20 is: 20,002.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,983.20 : 20,974.80 = 13,335.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,983.20/20,974.80 = 13,335.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,983.20x = 20,974.80 × 13,335.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,983.20x = 279,703,152.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,703,152.96/13,983.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,002.80

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