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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,991.89, 20,990.11 and 4,132.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,991.89, 20,990.11 and 4,132.16 is: 6,198.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,991.89 : 20,990.11 = 4,132.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,991.89/20,990.11 = 4,132.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,991.89x = 20,990.11 × 4,132.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,991.89x = 86,734,492.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,734,492.94/13,991.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,198.91

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