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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,991.82, 20,981.53 and 7,416.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,991.82, 20,981.53 and 7,416.46 is: 11,121.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,991.82 : 20,981.53 = 7,416.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,991.82/20,981.53 = 7,416.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,991.82x = 20,981.53 × 7,416.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,991.82x = 155,608,677.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,608,677.98/13,991.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,121.40

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