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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,977.32, 20,975.69 and 9,034.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,977.32, 20,975.69 and 9,034.70 is: 13,558.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,977.32 : 20,975.69 = 9,034.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,977.32/20,975.69 = 9,034.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,977.32x = 20,975.69 × 9,034.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,977.32x = 189,508,916.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,508,916.39/13,977.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,558.32

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