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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,990.88, 20,999.28 and 7,070.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,990.88, 20,999.28 and 7,070.24 is: 10,611.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,990.88 : 20,999.28 = 7,070.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,990.88/20,999.28 = 7,070.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,990.88x = 20,999.28 × 7,070.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,990.88x = 148,469,949.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,469,949.43/13,990.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,611.91

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