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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,990.06, 20,999.68 and 6,204.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,990.06, 20,999.68 and 6,204.34 is: 9,312.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,990.06 : 20,999.68 = 6,204.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,990.06/20,999.68 = 6,204.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,990.06x = 20,999.68 × 6,204.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,990.06x = 130,289,154.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,289,154.61/13,990.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,312.98

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