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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,968.84, 20,918.99 and 9,023.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,968.84, 20,918.99 and 9,023.49 is: 13,513.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,968.84 : 20,918.99 = 9,023.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,968.84/20,918.99 = 9,023.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,968.84x = 20,918.99 × 9,023.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,968.84x = 188,762,251.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,762,251.96/13,968.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,513.09

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