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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,985.24, 20,974.66 and 3,989.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,985.24, 20,974.66 and 3,989.80 is: 5,983.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,985.24 : 20,974.66 = 3,989.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,985.24/20,974.66 = 3,989.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,985.24x = 20,974.66 × 3,989.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,985.24x = 83,684,636.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,684,636.06/13,985.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,983.78

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