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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,994.40, 20,998.98 and 6,204

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,994.40, 20,998.98 and 6,204 is: 9,309.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,994.40 : 20,998.98 = 6,204 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,994.40/20,998.98 = 6,204/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,994.40x = 20,998.98 × 6,204
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,994.40x = 130,277,671.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,277,671.92/13,994.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,309.27

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