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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,983.81, 20,948.01 and 9,056.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,983.81, 20,948.01 and 9,056.89 is: 13,567.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,983.81 : 20,948.01 = 9,056.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,983.81/20,948.01 = 9,056.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,983.81x = 20,948.01 × 9,056.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,983.81x = 189,723,822.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,723,822.29/13,983.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,567.39

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