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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,994.14, 20,991.18 and 9,598.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,994.14, 20,991.18 and 9,598.27 is: 14,397.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,994.14 : 20,991.18 = 9,598.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,994.14/20,991.18 = 9,598.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,994.14x = 20,991.18 × 9,598.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,994.14x = 201,479,013.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,479,013.26/13,994.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,397.38

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