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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,985.70, 20,978.55 and 13,337.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,985.70, 20,978.55 and 13,337.70 is: 20,006.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,985.70 : 20,978.55 = 13,337.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,985.70/20,978.55 = 13,337.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,985.70x = 20,978.55 × 13,337.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,985.70x = 279,805,606.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,805,606.34/13,985.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,006.55

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