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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,994.25, 20,991.39 and 4,760.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,994.25, 20,991.39 and 4,760.25 is: 7,140.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,994.25 : 20,991.39 = 4,760.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,994.25/20,991.39 = 4,760.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,994.25x = 20,991.39 × 4,760.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,994.25x = 99,924,264.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,924,264.25/13,994.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,140.38

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