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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,997.79, 20,991.35 and 4,636.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,997.79, 20,991.35 and 4,636.22 is: 6,952.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,997.79 : 20,991.35 = 4,636.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,997.79/20,991.35 = 4,636.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,997.79x = 20,991.35 × 4,636.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,997.79x = 97,320,423.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,320,423.33/13,997.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,952.56

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