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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,997.55, 21,007.80 and 13,888.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,997.55, 21,007.80 and 13,888.20 is: 20,843.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,997.55 : 21,007.80 = 13,888.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,997.55/21,007.80 = 13,888.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,997.55x = 21,007.80 × 13,888.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,997.55x = 291,760,527.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,760,527.96/13,997.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,843.69

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