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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,984.60, 20,976.90 and 4,124.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,984.60, 20,976.90 and 4,124.20 is: 6,186.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,984.60 : 20,976.90 = 4,124.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,984.60/20,976.90 = 4,124.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,984.60x = 20,976.90 × 4,124.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,984.60x = 86,512,930.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,512,930.98/13,984.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,186.30

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