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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,989.78, 20,986.02 and 6,194.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,989.78, 20,986.02 and 6,194.34 is: 9,292.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,989.78 : 20,986.02 = 6,194.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,989.78/20,986.02 = 6,194.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,989.78x = 20,986.02 × 6,194.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,989.78x = 129,994,543.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,994,543.13/13,989.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,292.11

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