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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,997.60, 20,972.10 and 11,810.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,997.60, 20,972.10 and 11,810.60 is: 17,695.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,997.60 : 20,972.10 = 11,810.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,997.60/20,972.10 = 11,810.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,997.60x = 20,972.10 × 11,810.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,997.60x = 247,693,084.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,693,084.26/13,997.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,695.40

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