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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,994.76, 20,995.23 and 4,637.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,994.76, 20,995.23 and 4,637.70 is: 6,957.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,994.76 : 20,995.23 = 4,637.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,994.76/20,995.23 = 4,637.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,994.76x = 20,995.23 × 4,637.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,994.76x = 97,369,578.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,369,578.17/13,994.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,957.57

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