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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,986.88, 20,993.28 and 7,066.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,986.88, 20,993.28 and 7,066.24 is: 10,605.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,986.88 : 20,993.28 = 7,066.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,986.88/20,993.28 = 7,066.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,986.88x = 20,993.28 × 7,066.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,986.88x = 148,343,554.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,343,554.87/13,986.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,605.91

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