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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,985.60, 20,959.20 and 11,393.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,985.60, 20,959.20 and 11,393.60 is: 17,074.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,985.60 : 20,959.20 = 11,393.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,985.60/20,959.20 = 11,393.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,985.60x = 20,959.20 × 11,393.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,985.60x = 238,800,741.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,800,741.12/13,985.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,074.76

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