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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,988.70, 21,007.35 and 7,427.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,988.70, 21,007.35 and 7,427.70 is: 11,154.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,988.70 : 21,007.35 = 7,427.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,988.70/21,007.35 = 7,427.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,988.70x = 21,007.35 × 7,427.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,988.70x = 156,036,293.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,036,293.60/13,988.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,154.45

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