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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,985.80, 20,978.93 and 4,122.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,985.80, 20,978.93 and 4,122.83 is: 6,184.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,985.80 : 20,978.93 = 4,122.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,985.80/20,978.93 = 4,122.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,985.80x = 20,978.93 × 4,122.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,985.80x = 86,492,624.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,492,624.73/13,985.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,184.32

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