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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,990.55, 20,979.68 and 7,415.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,990.55, 20,979.68 and 7,415.23 is: 11,119.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,990.55 : 20,979.68 = 7,415.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,990.55/20,979.68 = 7,415.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,990.55x = 20,979.68 × 7,415.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,990.55x = 155,569,010.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,569,010.55/13,990.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,119.58

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