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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,990.92, 20,976.66 and 6,589.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,990.92, 20,976.66 and 6,589.14 is: 9,879.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,990.92 : 20,976.66 = 6,589.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,990.92/20,976.66 = 6,589.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,990.92x = 20,976.66 × 6,589.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,990.92x = 138,218,149.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,218,149.47/13,990.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,879.13

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