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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,983.70, 20,999.85 and 7,422.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,983.70, 20,999.85 and 7,422.70 is: 11,146.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,983.70 : 20,999.85 = 7,422.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,983.70/20,999.85 = 7,422.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,983.70x = 20,999.85 × 7,422.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,983.70x = 155,875,586.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,875,586.60/13,983.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,146.95

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