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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,997.78, 20,997.80 and 4,637.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,997.78, 20,997.80 and 4,637.42 is: 6,956.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,997.78 : 20,997.80 = 4,637.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,997.78/20,997.80 = 4,637.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,997.78x = 20,997.80 × 4,637.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,997.78x = 97,375,617.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,375,617.68/13,997.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,956.50

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