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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,994.88, 20,990.40 and 4,133.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,994.88, 20,990.40 and 4,133.76 is: 6,200.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,994.88 : 20,990.40 = 4,133.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,994.88/20,990.40 = 4,133.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,994.88x = 20,990.40 × 4,133.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,994.88x = 86,769,275.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,769,275.90/13,994.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,200.07

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