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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,985.75, 20,982.68 and 4,751.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,985.75, 20,982.68 and 4,751.75 is: 7,129.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,985.75 : 20,982.68 = 4,751.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,985.75/20,982.68 = 4,751.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,985.75x = 20,982.68 × 4,751.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,985.75x = 99,704,449.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,704,449.69/13,985.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,129.00

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