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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,976.62, 20,937.25 and 9,049.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,976.62, 20,937.25 and 9,049.73 is: 13,556.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,976.62 : 20,937.25 = 9,049.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,976.62/20,937.25 = 9,049.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,976.62x = 20,937.25 × 9,049.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,976.62x = 189,476,366.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,476,366.07/13,976.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,556.67

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