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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,997.61, 20,998.54 and 4,639.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,997.61, 20,998.54 and 4,639.98 is: 6,960.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,997.61 : 20,998.54 = 4,639.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,997.61/20,998.54 = 4,639.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,997.61x = 20,998.54 × 4,639.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,997.61x = 97,432,890.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,432,890.17/13,997.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,960.68

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