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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,992.67, 20,984.07 and 4,129.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,992.67, 20,984.07 and 4,129.31 is: 6,192.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,992.67 : 20,984.07 = 4,129.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,992.67/20,984.07 = 4,129.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,992.67x = 20,984.07 × 4,129.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,992.67x = 86,649,709.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,649,709.45/13,992.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,192.51

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