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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,995.25, 20,992.89 and 4,761.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,995.25, 20,992.89 and 4,761.25 is: 7,141.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,995.25 : 20,992.89 = 4,761.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,995.25/20,992.89 = 4,761.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,995.25x = 20,992.89 × 4,761.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,995.25x = 99,952,397.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,952,397.51/13,995.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,141.88

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