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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,995.88, 20,994.50 and 4,636.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,995.88, 20,994.50 and 4,636.76 is: 6,955.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,995.88 : 20,994.50 = 4,636.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,995.88/20,994.50 = 4,636.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,995.88x = 20,994.50 × 4,636.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,995.88x = 97,346,457.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,346,457.82/13,995.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,955.37

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