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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,992.09, 20,966.14 and 9,771.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,992.09, 20,966.14 and 9,771.18 is: 14,641.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,992.09 : 20,966.14 = 9,771.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,992.09/20,966.14 = 9,771.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,992.09x = 20,966.14 × 9,771.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,992.09x = 204,863,979.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,863,979.37/13,992.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,641.41

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