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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,996.60, 20,970.60 and 11,809.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,996.60, 20,970.60 and 11,809.60 is: 17,693.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,996.60 : 20,970.60 = 11,809.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,996.60/20,970.60 = 11,809.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,996.60x = 20,970.60 × 11,809.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,996.60x = 247,654,397.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,654,397.76/13,996.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,693.90

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