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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,996.74, 20,983.20 and 6,201.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,996.74, 20,983.20 and 6,201.30 is: 9,296.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,996.74 : 20,983.20 = 6,201.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,996.74/20,983.20 = 6,201.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,996.74x = 20,983.20 × 6,201.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,996.74x = 130,123,118.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,123,118.16/13,996.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,296.67

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