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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,995.17, 20,992.78 and 4,141.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,995.17, 20,992.78 and 4,141.37 is: 6,212.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,995.17 : 20,992.78 = 4,141.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,995.17/20,992.78 = 4,141.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,995.17x = 20,992.78 × 4,141.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,995.17x = 86,938,848.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,938,848.24/13,995.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,212.06

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