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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,986.70, 21,004.35 and 7,425.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,986.70, 21,004.35 and 7,425.70 is: 11,151.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,986.70 : 21,004.35 = 7,425.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,986.70/21,004.35 = 7,425.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,986.70x = 21,004.35 × 7,425.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,986.70x = 155,972,001.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,972,001.80/13,986.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,151.45

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