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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,871.40, 20,728.69 and 9,983.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,871.40, 20,728.69 and 9,983.40 is: 14,918.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,871.40 : 20,728.69 = 9,983.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,871.40/20,728.69 = 9,983.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,871.40x = 20,728.69 × 9,983.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,871.40x = 206,942,803.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,942,803.75/13,871.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,918.67

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