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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,994.92, 20,953.12 and 7,406.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,994.92, 20,953.12 and 7,406.20 is: 11,088.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,994.92 : 20,953.12 = 7,406.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,994.92/20,953.12 = 7,406.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,994.92x = 20,953.12 × 7,406.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,994.92x = 155,182,997.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,182,997.34/13,994.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,088.52

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