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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,985.54, 20,992.07 and 11,660.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,985.54, 20,992.07 and 11,660.43 is: 17,502.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,985.54 : 20,992.07 = 11,660.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,985.54/20,992.07 = 11,660.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,985.54x = 20,992.07 × 11,660.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,985.54x = 244,776,591.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,776,591.94/13,985.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,502.13

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