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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,991.75, 20,987.62 and 9,595.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,991.75, 20,987.62 and 9,595.88 is: 14,393.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,991.75 : 20,987.62 = 9,595.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,991.75/20,987.62 = 9,595.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,991.75x = 20,987.62 × 9,595.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,991.75x = 201,394,578.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,394,578.07/13,991.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,393.81

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