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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,985.06, 20,977.58 and 9,589.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,985.06, 20,977.58 and 9,589.19 is: 14,383.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,985.06 : 20,977.58 = 9,589.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,985.06/20,977.58 = 9,589.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,985.06x = 20,977.58 × 9,589.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,985.06x = 201,157,919.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,157,919.45/13,985.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,383.78

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