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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,991.92, 20,974.92 and 5,220.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,991.92, 20,974.92 and 5,220.16 is: 7,825.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,991.92 : 20,974.92 = 5,220.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,991.92/20,974.92 = 5,220.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,991.92x = 20,974.92 × 5,220.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,991.92x = 109,492,438.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,492,438.39/13,991.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,825.40

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