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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,993.67, 20,990.48 and 9,597.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,993.67, 20,990.48 and 9,597.80 is: 14,396.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,993.67 : 20,990.48 = 9,597.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,993.67/20,990.48 = 9,597.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,993.67x = 20,990.48 × 9,597.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,993.67x = 201,462,428.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,462,428.94/13,993.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,396.68

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