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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,996.80, 20,966.40 and 9,619.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,996.80, 20,966.40 and 9,619.20 is: 14,409.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,996.80 : 20,966.40 = 9,619.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,996.80/20,966.40 = 9,619.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,996.80x = 20,966.40 × 9,619.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,996.80x = 201,679,994.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,679,994.88/13,996.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,409.01

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