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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,995.17, 20,986.37 and 6,097.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,995.17, 20,986.37 and 6,097.36 is: 9,143.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,995.17 : 20,986.37 = 6,097.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,995.17/20,986.37 = 6,097.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,995.17x = 20,986.37 × 6,097.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,995.17x = 127,961,452.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,961,452.98/13,995.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,143.26

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