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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,990.77, 20,972.96 and 6,964.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,990.77, 20,972.96 and 6,964.14 is: 10,439.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,990.77 : 20,972.96 = 6,964.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,990.77/20,972.96 = 6,964.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,990.77x = 20,972.96 × 6,964.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,990.77x = 146,058,629.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,058,629.65/13,990.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,439.64

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