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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,989.56, 20,987.97 and 6,196.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,989.56, 20,987.97 and 6,196.52 is: 9,296.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,989.56 : 20,987.97 = 6,196.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,989.56/20,987.97 = 6,196.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,989.56x = 20,987.97 × 6,196.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,989.56x = 130,052,375.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,052,375.86/13,989.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,296.39

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