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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,986.48, 20,976.91 and 6,867.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,986.48, 20,976.91 and 6,867.73 is: 10,300.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,986.48 : 20,976.91 = 6,867.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,986.48/20,976.91 = 6,867.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,986.48x = 20,976.91 × 6,867.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,986.48x = 144,063,754.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,063,754.11/13,986.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,300.22

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