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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,984.70, 20,977.05 and 13,336.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,984.70, 20,977.05 and 13,336.70 is: 20,005.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,984.70 : 20,977.05 = 13,336.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,984.70/20,977.05 = 13,336.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,984.70x = 20,977.05 × 13,336.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,984.70x = 279,764,622.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,764,622.74/13,984.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,005.05

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