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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,994.76, 20,993.34 and 3,606.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,994.76, 20,993.34 and 3,606.50 is: 5,410.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,994.76 : 20,993.34 = 3,606.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,994.76/20,993.34 = 3,606.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,994.76x = 20,993.34 × 3,606.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,994.76x = 75,712,480.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,712,480.71/13,994.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,410.06

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