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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,989.03, 20,970.98 and 9,855.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,989.03, 20,970.98 and 9,855.60 is: 14,774.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,989.03 : 20,970.98 = 9,855.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,989.03/20,970.98 = 9,855.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,989.03x = 20,970.98 × 9,855.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,989.03x = 206,681,590.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,681,590.49/13,989.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,774.55

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