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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,984.49, 20,976.75 and 9,588.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,984.49, 20,976.75 and 9,588.62 is: 14,382.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,984.49 : 20,976.75 = 9,588.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,984.49/20,976.75 = 9,588.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,984.49x = 20,976.75 × 9,588.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,984.49x = 201,138,137.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,138,137.03/13,984.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,382.94

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