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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,992.42, 20,988.61 and 9,596.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,992.42, 20,988.61 and 9,596.55 is: 14,394.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,992.42 : 20,988.61 = 9,596.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,992.42/20,988.61 = 9,596.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,992.42x = 20,988.61 × 9,596.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,992.42x = 201,418,297.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,418,297.77/13,992.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,394.81

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