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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,599.60, 30,897.26 and 13,978.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,599.60, 30,897.26 and 13,978.60 is: 20,966.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,599.60 : 30,897.26 = 13,978.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,599.60/30,897.26 = 13,978.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,599.60x = 30,897.26 × 13,978.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,599.60x = 431,900,438.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,900,438.64/20,599.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,966.45

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