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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,984.79, 20,977.16 and 9,588.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,984.79, 20,977.16 and 9,588.92 is: 14,383.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,984.79 : 20,977.16 = 9,588.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,984.79/20,977.16 = 9,588.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,984.79x = 20,977.16 × 9,588.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,984.79x = 201,148,156.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,148,156.24/13,984.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,383.36

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