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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,992.14, 20,988.19 and 9,596.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,992.14, 20,988.19 and 9,596.27 is: 14,394.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,992.14 : 20,988.19 = 9,596.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,992.14/20,988.19 = 9,596.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,992.14x = 20,988.19 × 9,596.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,992.14x = 201,408,290.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,408,290.07/13,992.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,394.39

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