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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,994.04, 20,977.87 and 6,967.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,994.04, 20,977.87 and 6,967.41 is: 10,444.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,994.04 : 20,977.87 = 6,967.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,994.04/20,977.87 = 6,967.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,994.04x = 20,977.87 × 6,967.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,994.04x = 146,161,403.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,161,403.80/13,994.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,444.54

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