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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,994.66, 20,995.60 and 5,229.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,994.66, 20,995.60 and 5,229.64 is: 7,845.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,994.66 : 20,995.60 = 5,229.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,994.66/20,995.60 = 5,229.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,994.66x = 20,995.60 × 5,229.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,994.66x = 109,799,429.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,799,429.58/13,994.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,845.81

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