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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,989.38, 20,997.03 and 7,068.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,989.38, 20,997.03 and 7,068.74 is: 10,609.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,989.38 : 20,997.03 = 7,068.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,989.38/20,997.03 = 7,068.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,989.38x = 20,997.03 × 7,068.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,989.38x = 148,422,545.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,422,545.84/13,989.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,609.66

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