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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,985.52, 20,981.16 and 11,693.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,985.52, 20,981.16 and 11,693.04 is: 17,541.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,985.52 : 20,981.16 = 11,693.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,985.52/20,981.16 = 11,693.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,985.52x = 20,981.16 × 11,693.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,985.52x = 245,333,543.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,333,543.13/13,985.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,541.97

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