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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,899.68, 20,849.38 and 6,007.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,899.68, 20,849.38 and 6,007.77 is: 9,011.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,899.68 : 20,849.38 = 6,007.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,899.68/20,849.38 = 6,007.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,899.68x = 20,849.38 × 6,007.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,899.68x = 125,258,279.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,258,279.68/13,899.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,011.60

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