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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,968.92, 20,972.82 and 7,048.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,968.92, 20,972.82 and 7,048.28 is: 10,582.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,968.92 : 20,972.82 = 7,048.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,968.92/20,972.82 = 7,048.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,968.92x = 20,972.82 × 7,048.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,968.92x = 147,822,307.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,822,307.75/13,968.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,582.23

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