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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,996.80, 20,970.90 and 9,063.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,996.80, 20,970.90 and 9,063.90 is: 13,580.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,996.80 : 20,970.90 = 9,063.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,996.80/20,970.90 = 9,063.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,996.80x = 20,970.90 × 9,063.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,996.80x = 190,078,140.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,078,140.51/13,996.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,580.11

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